Trump claimed he had halted eight global conflicts, including a potential war between the two nuclear-armed neighbors
News Desk
LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump had conveyed “good wishes” for Pakistan during a brief meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Speaking to reporters outside the Pakistan High Commission in London, the premier said he thanked Trump for his role in preventing a war between Pakistan and India, describing the US president’s efforts as having saved millions of lives in South Asia. Trump has previously claimed to have stopped eight wars worldwide, including a potential conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
The tensions last year followed a terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which India alleged was backed by Pakistan. Islamabad denied involvement and offered to participate in a neutral investigation. During the clashes, Pakistan shot down seven Indian fighter jets, including three Rafale aircraft, and dozens of drones. After at least 87 hours, a ceasefire brokered by the US ended the confrontation on May 10.
PM Shehbaz also discussed Pakistan’s participation in the Trump-led “Board of Peace,” which he joined in the hope of restoring peace in Gaza. He signed the charter in Davos alongside other world leaders and expressed the hope that Palestinians would be granted their rights with dignity and that Gaza would be rebuilt.
He described his engagements on the sidelines of the forum as “very good” and productive, noting that he had participated at the invitation of the US president. The prime minister emphasized Pakistan’s longstanding support for Palestinian rights and called for urgent international attention to the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
On economic matters, PM Shehbaz referred to a positive meeting with the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, while reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to constructive engagement with international financial institutions as it works to stabilize its economy.
Commenting on regional security, he said Pakistan remains committed to peace, adding that dialogue and diplomacy are the only viable paths forward. His participation at Davos focused on economic cooperation, investment, and global peace initiatives.
