Shehbaz Sharif meets the champion of peace
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met informally with the champion of peace (Donald Trump), on the sidelines of the UNGA summit in New York. PM Shehbaz called Donald Trump the champion of peace.
PM Shehbaz will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting will focus on achieving peace in Gaza. The prime minister is traveling to Washington today from New York, accompanied by senior Pakistani officials.
Gaza dominates global diplomacy
The White House meeting follows Sharif’s participation in a major Arab-Islamic summit in New York. Leaders gathered there to condemn what they described as genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The summit urged urgent action to stop the war and protect civilians.
President Trump called his upcoming talks with Sharif “very important.” He stressed the need to end the war in Gaza and highlighted the importance of releasing hostages.
Muslim leaders urge immediate ceasefire
At the summit, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani demanded an immediate ceasefire and release of prisoners. He offered mediation and underlined Washington’s key role in resolving the crisis. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the consultations as “fruitful.” Similarly, Jordan’s King Abdullah and Indonesia’s President also held separate meetings with Sharif to discuss the worsening humanitarian situation.
Sharif welcomes US role
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump’s commitment to peace. He called the US president “a true champion of peace,” recalling his role in defusing tensions between Pakistan and India.
Sharif, joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, reiterated that only negotiations could ensure a lasting solution between Palestinians and Israelis.
Washington’s cautious position
President Trump urged a ceasefire but warned against recognizing Palestine prematurely. He said such a move could reward Hamas’ actions. Instead, he advocated linking a ceasefire to the release of hostages.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that a Palestinian state should emerge through negotiations. He emphasized that peace requires safeguards against attacks on Israel.
Arab-Islamic unity for Gaza peace
Leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Turkiye, Qatar, and Indonesia participated in the New York summit. The UAE foreign minister reaffirmed support for all efforts to end the Gaza conflict, stressing ceasefire and hostage release.
At the summit’s conclusion, Trump met Sharif informally in a warm exchange. Both leaders agreed to maintain cooperation for regional peace and stability.
