U.S. President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, calling him a strong and remarkable fighter. During a luncheon at the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, Trump spoke highly of Pakistan’s leadership. He said Pakistan’s prime minister and field marshal are both good men who believe in strength and discipline. His remarks quickly drew attention for their rare praise of Pakistan’s military leadership.
Trump also discussed the past tensions between Pakistan and India that nearly led to war. He claimed that during that time, seven aircraft were shot down in the confrontation. According to him, this was a serious issue because both nations are nuclear powers. He said the situation could have become much worse if it had not been controlled. Trump presented himself as the key figure who prevented the crisis from escalating.
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He explained how he personally called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked him to stop the conflict. Trump said he told Modi, “You are fighting Pakistan, and we will not make any trade deal with you.” He also called Pakistan’s leadership and delivered the same message. Trump said both sides realized the seriousness of his warning and started to reconsider their actions.
Furthermore, Trump said his pressure on both countries worked effectively within two days. He claimed that both Islamabad and New Delhi called him to say they understood his message. As a result, the fighting stopped immediately. Trump asked his audience if President Joe Biden could have achieved the same result. He expressed pride that his actions helped save millions of lives.
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In his closing remarks, Trump revealed that he threatened to impose a 250 percent trade tariff if the war continued. He said such a heavy tariff would have stopped business between the two nations entirely. According to him, the threat ended the conflict within 48 hours. Trump’s comments not only highlighted his approach to diplomacy but also reignited debate over his claims about the 2019 South Asian crisis.