Reports suggest that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on September 25 during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly, with Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, also expected to join the talks. The meeting, if finalized, will mark a significant diplomatic engagement between Islamabad and Washington.
Diplomatic sources indicate that efforts to arrange the meeting have entered their final stages. Against the backdrop of recent Israeli strikes and the Muslim nations’ conference in Doha, the recent visits of PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir to Qatar and Saudi Arabia are seen as paving the way for the high-profile interaction. The agenda, timing, and venue are currently being finalized.
President Trump is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 23 and host a traditional reception for world leaders the same day. However, informed sources reveal that his detailed discussions with PM Shehbaz Sharif are likely to take place on September 25 in Washington.
The meeting is being facilitated with the consultation and backing of Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Key agenda points are expected to include the impact of Israeli attacks on Qatar, the devastation caused by recent floods in Pakistan, and the broader Pakistan-India situation.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s embassy has refrained from making any comments or issuing a denial regarding the anticipated meeting.
