Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on September 25 during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to diplomatic sources, the meeting is likely to include Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Army Chief, reflecting the importance of defense and security discussions.
Efforts to arrange the meeting are reportedly progressing well, especially in light of recent developments, including Israeli attacks on Doha and the Arab-Islamic summit held in Qatar. Sources say the visit of PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir to Doha and Riyadh has laid the groundwork for this potential high-level meeting. The agenda, location, and exact timing are being finalized.
President Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly on September 23 and will host a traditional reception for world leaders. However, sources suggest that a separate, in-depth meeting with PM Shehbaz is being planned for September 25 in Washington.
The meeting is expected to take place with the consultation and support of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, both of whom have close ties with Washington. Key topics on the agenda will include the impact of Israeli strikes on Qatar, Pakistan’s flood-related challenges, and the Pakistan-India situation. Regional stability and Muslim world unity are also likely to be discussed.
The Pakistani Embassy has declined to confirm or deny the meeting at this stage. However, diplomatic insiders remain confident that this rare bilateral engagement between the two leaders will take place. If confirmed, it would mark a significant moment in U.S.-Pakistan relations during a time of heightened regional tensions.