US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif at White House today (Thursday).
US officials confirmed a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Donald Trump today.
Meanwhile, the leaders are expected to discuss global and regional issues, including security and economic cooperation.
The meeting follows their cordial interactions in New York during UN-week engagements, which set a constructive tone.
Moreover, officials indicated Pakistan’s army chief Gen Asim Munir may also join, coupled with Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar, underscoring the session’s broader focus.
High-stakes White House discussion expected to cover global and regional issues, with possible participation from Field Marshal Asim Munir
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is poised to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington.
Officials expect an in-depth exchange on global and regional matters. They also indicate that Field Marshal Asim Munir may join the discussion.
The prospect adds military and security weight to the diplomatic engagement.
As a result, observers anticipate a focus on stability, counter terrorism, and economic ties.
Warm New York encounters with Islamic leaders and US officials set a cordial tone before the Washington sit-down
Earlier in New York, Sharif and Trump interacted during a session with leaders from Islamic countries.
The two spoke informally and held hands for a while, which signalled a friendly mood. President Trump also greeted Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
That brief exchange, capped by Trump’s thumbs-up, suggested goodwill before formal talks.
Meanwhile, Sharif met the Amir of Qatar, Jordan’s king, and Indonesia’s president to discuss a Gaza ceasefire and wider regional concerns.
Sharif engages China and the UN leadership as Pakistan balances ties and pursues development goals on the world stage
Beyond US engagements, Sharif attended a high level meeting on the Global Development Initiative chaired by China’s Premier Li Qiang.
He also held informal talks with the Chinese leader, underscoring Pakistan’s development agenda.
In addition, he met UN Secretary General António Guterres to address humanitarian and diplomatic priorities.
To close a packed day, Sharif chatted in German with Austria’s chancellor and expressed a wish to visit Vienna soon.
Altogether, these contacts frame today’s Washington meeting as part of a broader push to strengthen Pakistan’s global partnerships.
