U.S. President Donald Trump warmly welcomed Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to the White House — calling the meeting “an honour” and crediting the Pakistani military leader for helping prevent a war with India.
The ‘Asim Munir Meeting With Trump’ took place during a private luncheon on Wednesday, where the two leaders sat down to discuss some of the most pressing issues in South Asia and the Middle East.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Trump didn’t hold back his praise. “It is an honour for me to meet Asim Munir,” he said. “I invited him to thank him — he deserves credit for not going to war.”
The comment comes after a particularly tense period between India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed countries. Trump revealed that Munir played a critical role in dialing things down when the situation seemed on the brink of serious escalation. He also mentioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in easing tensions, saying, “They were going at it. And they’re both nuclear countries. I got it stopped.”
While the India-Pakistan ceasefire was the main headline, Trump said that Iran was also part of the conversation. He shared that both leaders spoke about the ongoing Middle East conflict and that Pakistan, given its close proximity and experience, has a better understanding of Iran than most countries.
“They know Iran very well,” Trump said. “And they’re not happy about anything that’s happening there right now.”
On the economic front, Trump hinted at something promising: potential trade agreements. “We’re in talks with Pakistan on trade,” he mentioned, adding that it’s time to focus more on peace and business than conflict.
What made this meeting even more noteworthy was that it was the first time a U.S. president had hosted the Pakistani army chief at the White House without any senior civilian officials from Pakistan present. That alone shows how highly Trump views Munir’s influence and leadership.
Analysts believe that Asim Munir Meeting With Trump might also signal a shift in how the U.S. engages with Pakistan, especially after years of cool relations. And while India has denied that the U.S. mediated the recent ceasefire, Pakistan has openly acknowledged and appreciated Trump’s efforts.
At a time when regional tensions are high and diplomacy often falls short, this rare meeting could be the beginning of something bigger — a reset in how the world’s biggest powers deal with South Asia’s most fragile flashpoints.
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