LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said US President Donald Trump conveyed “good wishes” for Pakistan during a brief interaction at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
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Speaking to media outside the Pakistan High Commission in London, the premier said he thanked President Trump for his role in preventing a war between nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India, praising his efforts to promote peace in South Asia.
PM Shehbaz said millions of lives were saved by averting a looming conflict between the two countries. President Trump has on several occasions claimed to have helped stop multiple wars worldwide, including tensions between Pakistan and India.
Last year, Pakistan and India were locked in their most serious military confrontation in decades following a terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which New Delhi alleged was backed by Pakistan. Islamabad denied the accusations and offered to participate in a neutral investigation.
During the escalation, Pakistan shot down seven Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, along with dozens of drones. After nearly 87 hours of hostilities, the standoff ended on May 10 following a US-brokered ceasefire.
Responding to another question, PM Shehbaz said Pakistan had joined the Trump-led “Board of Peace” initiative in the hope that it would help restore peace in Gaza. He, along with other world leaders, signed the charter for the Board of Peace in Davos on Thursday.
The prime minister expressed hope that Palestinians would be granted their rights with dignity and respect, and that Gaza would be rebuilt.
Describing his engagements on the sidelines of the WEF as “very good” and productive, PM Shehbaz said he participated in discussions at Davos at President Trump’s invitation to be part of the Board of Peace.
He reiterated Pakistan’s long-standing support for Palestinian rights and said the humanitarian situation in Gaza required urgent international attention.
The premier also referred to his meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, calling the interaction positive. While he did not share details, he said Pakistan would continue to engage constructively with international financial institutions as it works to stabilise its economy.
Commenting on regional security, PM Shehbaz said Pakistan remains committed to peace and believes dialogue and diplomacy are the only viable paths forward.
Earlier, the prime minister concluded his participation at the Davos forum, where he held meetings with world leaders, policymakers and business executives, focusing on economic cooperation, investment and global peace initiatives.
