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Trump Hails Pakistan PM as 'Terrific,' Sharif Praises His 'Vision' at UNGA
- •The UNGA session showcased mutual admiration between Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a tactical shift in Pak-US ties.
- •Trump called Sharif a ‘terrific man’ and claimed to have brokered an end to the May 2025 Pakistan-India conflict, saving ‘30 million lives.’
- •Sharif reciprocated, crediting Trump’s ‘resolute and visionary leadership’ for halting India’s Operation Sindoor and preventing an all-out war.
- •The warming ties reflect a transactional alliance, Pakistan’s re-engagement of the U.S. as a regional mediator, and strategic realignment amid U.S.-India trade friction.
- •The diplomatic strategy is closely coordinated with Pakistan’s military leadership, with Sharif praising Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Key Questions Answered
During the UNGA session, U.S. President Donald Trump praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by calling him a “terrific man” and claimed his intervention stopped global wars. In his September 25, 2026 address, Sharif returned the praise by lauding Trump's "resolute and visionary leadership" for halting India’s Operation Sindoor. Trump later shared an 87-second video clip of Sharif’s speech on Truth Social without further comment.
While Pakistani ministers and military personnel have repeatedly thanked Donald Trump for his alleged intervention in the May 2025 conflict, India has consistently denied these claims. New Delhi maintains that the ceasefire was reached through direct, bilateral military-level talks between the two countries rather than any third-party mediation.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s diplomatic outreach in New York encountered scheduling hurdles when key planned meetings with senior U.S. officials failed to materialize. Proposed bilateral talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a meeting with President Donald Trump did not take place as scheduled, despite efforts by the Pakistani side.
