NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former U.S. President Donald Trump shared a brief yet cordial interaction during the Arab-Islamic Summit held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The informal encounter was marked by a warm handshake and friendly conversation, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also in attendance. Sources described the exchange as pleasant and respectful.
PM Shehbaz was participating in the high-level summit co-hosted by Donald Trump and Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The event brought together several leaders from the Muslim world for discussions on key global and regional issues.
Prior to the summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz engaged in separate bilateral meetings with prominent Muslim leaders, including the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. These meetings featured friendly exchanges and reaffirmed mutual commitments to cooperation and dialogue.
In another high-profile engagement, PM Shehbaz met with Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. Taking place on the UNGA sidelines, the meeting underscored the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and Kuwait.
During the discussion, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed gratitude for Kuwait’s solidarity during the devastating floods in Pakistan and reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation—especially in areas such as trade, agriculture, workforce development, health, and investment. He also conveyed best wishes for the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, while recalling the historic and enduring friendship between the two nations.
The informal encounter was marked by a warm handshake and friendly conversation, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also in attendance. Sources described the exchange as pleasant and respectful.
PM Shehbaz was participating in the high-level summit co-hosted by Donald Trump and Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The event brought together several leaders from the Muslim world for discussions on key global and regional issues.
Prior to the summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz engaged in separate bilateral meetings with prominent Muslim leaders, including the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. These meetings featured friendly exchanges and reaffirmed mutual commitments to cooperation and dialogue.
In another high-profile engagement, PM Shehbaz met with Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. Taking place on the UNGA sidelines, the meeting underscored the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and Kuwait.
During the discussion, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed gratitude for Kuwait’s solidarity during the devastating floods in Pakistan and reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation—especially in areas such as trade, agriculture, workforce development, health, and investment.
He also conveyed best wishes for the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, while recalling the historic and enduring friendship between the two nations.
