Shehbaz Sharif, Trump Set for UNGA Meeting with Broad Agenda
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet during the UN General Assembly session. The agenda includes regional conflicts and boosted Pakistan-U.S. relations. The meeting is backed by Saudi Arabia and Qatar amidst improving diplomatic ties and recent trade agreements.
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In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is anticipated to meet U.S. President Donald Trump next week. The meeting is scheduled on the fringes of the UN General Assembly session, as reported by various media sources.
This high-level meeting, expected to convene on September 25, will be attended by Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. It promises to deliberate on a varied agenda, including the aftermath of Israeli military actions in Qatar and the ongoing Pakistan-India situation.
Diplomatic sources stress that Saudi Arabia and Qatar are actively supporting this meeting. Recent developments, such as a trade agreement and investment in Pakistan's minerals sector, underscore the strengthening ties between Islamabad and Washington.
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