PM Shehbaz meets Trump, calls him ‘champion of peace’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with US President Donald Trump has been scheduled for tomorrow at the White House, with peace in Gaza at the heart of the discussions.
The prime minister will travel to Washington from New York today, accompanied by top Pakistani officials.
High-stakes meeting at White House
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US President Donald Trump will hold formal talks tomorrow in Washington. The meeting comes after Sharif joined the most important gathering of Arab and Islamic leaders in New York, aimed at stopping what they described as the genocide of oppressed Palestinian citizens in Gaza.
Trump called the talks “very important”, saying he wanted an end to the war and stressing the release of hostages.
Key Muslim leaders call for ceasefire
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani urged an immediate ceasefire, an end to the s-called war and the release of prisoners. He also expressed readiness to play the role of mediator and that the US leadership would play a key role in this difficult time.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the talks as “fruitful,” while Jordan’s King Abdullah and Indonesia’s President also met with Sharif earlier in New York to discuss Gaza’s worsening situation.
Shehbaz Sharif welcomes Trump’s role
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump’s commitment to establishing peace, calling him “truly a champion of peace.” He highlighted Trump’s role in preventing a potentially devastating war between Pakistan and India.
Sharif, joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, stressed that a permanent solution between Palestinians and Israelis was only possible through negotiations.
