In a landmark moment at the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El Sheikh, U.S. President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their key roles in brokering peace, calling Munir “my favourite Field Marshal.” Prime Minister Shehbaz hailed Trump as “the man the world needed the most,” lauding his efforts to end conflicts from South Asia to the Middle East. The exchange marks a renewed warmth in U.S.–Pakistan ties, with international outlets including Reuters, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera highlighting Islamabad’s rising diplomatic influence on the global stage.
By Just UNTOLD STORY News Desk | Source: Al Jazeera and international reports
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt — US President Donald Trump singled out Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for praise at the recent Gaza peace summit, hailing their contributions to the ceasefire agreement. At a press conference following the signing ceremony, Trump referred to Munir as “my favourite Field Marshal” and invited Shehbaz Sharif to address the gathering.
In response, PM Sharif lauded Trump as “the man the world needed the most,” applauding his “relentless” efforts to broker peace in Gaza and asserting that the agreement marked “one of the greatest days in contemporary history.” He also reiterated Pakistan’s intention to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with helping prevent escalation between India and Pakistan and now promoting peace in the Middle East.
Sharif extended his thanks to the leaders of Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan for their mediation roles. He praised Trump’s “visionary leadership” and stressed that the world would remember his mediation in halting conflicts across regions.
International Reactions & Implications for U.S.–Pakistan Ties
Trump’s public commendation of Pakistan’s leadership comes amid a renewed warming in U.S.–Pakistan relations. In a recent White House meeting, Sharif called on American businesses to invest in Pakistan’s key sectors—technology, energy, mining and agriculture—as a sign of deeper economic cooperation. Reuters
Analysts say that highlighting Pakistan’s role in the Gaza peace agreement elevates Islamabad’s stature in global diplomacy, while giving Washington stronger leverage in South Asia. Trump’s praise for Munir, despite the Field Marshal’s absence at the summit, signalled a personal rapport and perhaps an intention to bind Pakistan more tightly in U.S. strategic frameworks. Hindustan Times+1
Some observers note that Trump’s move mirrors his approach in other regional conflicts. At the summit, he alternated between praise and sharp remarks directed at other world leaders, positioning himself both as mediator and central figure in global diplomacy. The Guardian
Meanwhile, the renewed nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize by Pakistan has drawn international attention and some skepticism. Reports suggest Islamabad’s political class is banking on the optics of high-profile alliances to reshape its image abroad. The Times of India+2Arab News+2
Critics argue that the flattering rhetoric may oversimplify complex regional issues. They caution that security and geopolitical challenges — including cross-border militancy, Kashmir tensions, and internal economic pressures — remain stubbornly unresolved, and that praise alone cannot substitute for substantive policy outcomes.
Still, for now, the narrative emerging from Sharm El Sheikh reinforces a new chapter in U.S.–Pakistan ties: one where Islamabad seeks to play a more visible role in global diplomacy, and Washington seeks reliable partners in a volatile region.
