Former President Donald Trump recently met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, during which Trump reportedly praised them. A statement from Prime Minister Sharif’s office indicated that the meeting aimed to further strengthen the Pakistan-US partnership for mutual benefit. This engagement is part of a series of high-level discussions between the United States and Pakistan, occurring as Trump reportedly seeks to influence India’s relationship with Russia and utilize tariffs, and against a backdrop of cooling relations with India, Pakistan’s principal rival. During the discussions, the leaders addressed regional security, including counter-terrorism cooperation. Prime Minister Sharif extended an invitation for Trump to visit Pakistan and encouraged US companies to explore investment opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, information technology, mines and minerals, and energy. According to former Pakistani Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, this interaction suggests a potential “reset of ties” with Trump, acknowledging Pakistan’s strategic importance, following a period of reduced high-level contact during President Joe Biden’s administration.
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