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Trump meets Pakistan’s army chief amid dispute with India over war mediation
In a rare diplomatic gesture, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan’s military leader, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House on Wednesday. The lunch meeting marked the first time a Pakistani army chief long considered the most powerful figure in the country was received at the White House without top civilian officials from Pakistan.
The meeting has sparked renewed tension with India, following Trump’s claim that he had prevented a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan last month. Speaking to reporters, Trump praised both Munir and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he had spoken to the previous evening.
"Two very smart people decided not to keep going with that war; that could have been a nuclear war," Trump said, crediting both leaders for defusing the situation.
According to Pakistan’s military, the two-hour meeting also covered topics including trade, economic development, and cryptocurrency. The statement noted that Trump showed strong interest in forming a strategic trade partnership with Pakistan based on shared long-term goals.
Analysts suggested that Munir aimed to urge Trump to avoid deep involvement in Israel's conflict with Iran and to advocate for a ceasefire. As Tehran lacks diplomatic relations with Washington, a section of Pakistan's embassy in the U.S. represents Iranian interests.
Pakistan has strongly criticized Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, arguing that they breach international law and destabilize the region.
This encounter signals a possible turning point in U.S.-Pakistan relations, which had seen limited progress under both Trump and President Joe Biden, due in part to Washington's increased alignment with India to counter China's global influence.
When asked about his goals for the meeting with Munir, Trump said, “I stopped a war... I love Pakistan. I think Modi is a fantastic man. I spoke to him last night. We're going to make a trade deal with Modi of India.” He emphasized that both Munir and Modi played key roles in halting the conflict: “They were going at it – and they’re both nuclear countries. I got it stopped.”
A White House spokesperson confirmed that Munir’s visit came after he called for Trump to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in de-escalating the India-Pakistan crisis.