Trump Praises PM Shehbaz During UNGA Address

News Desk
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump singled out Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as a “terrific man” during his high-profile address to the United Nations General Assembly, once again highlighting the Pakistani premier’s instrumental role in defusing the perilous Pakistan-India conflict in May 2025.
Speaking before the global body in New York, President Trump underscored his administration’s diplomatic interventions across multiple international flashpoints since he assumed office.
During a sweeping speech that touched upon the volatile conflict in Iran, rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, and broader administrative criticisms of the United Nations, Trump proudly cataloged the major geopolitical disputes he claims to have successfully mediated.
“Since I took office, it has been my honour to help settle eight wars, and in so doing, become friendly with the leaders of many of those countries,” Trump stated, emphasizing that facilitating these historic peace agreements remained a profound privilege for his administration.
The special mention of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif marks another significant milestone in diplomatic engagements between Islamabad and Washington, projecting a positive trajectory for bilateral ties.
Analysts view the public commendation as a testament to Pakistan’s growing diplomatic relevance in fostering regional stability and averting full-scale military escalations in South Asia, a region historically plagued by deep-seated nuclear rivalries and cross-border tensions.
Diplomatic observers anticipate that this renewed bonhomie could pave the way for high-level bilateral dialogues focusing on regional security, trade partnerships, and economic cooperation.
As the UNGA session progresses, foreign office officials in Islamabad are expected to build upon this positive momentum to further consolidate strategic and economic alignments with Western partners.