PM Shehbaz to meet Trump today in New York

NEW YORK: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will be meeting US President Donald Trump today (Tuesday) on the side lines of the United Nations General Assembly session.

The meeting will also include leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, and Egypt.

This significant diplomatic event comes as part of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where global peace and security issues will be at the forefront.

According to the Foreign Office, the session will center on regional stability, global security, and international cooperation, underscoring Pakistan’s active role in diplomacy.

Their joint participation demonstrates the collective commitment of the Islamic world toward resolving pressing challenges, including regional conflicts, terrorism, and humanitarian crises.

According to US media reports, Washington wants Arab and Muslim states to consider sending troops to Gaza, enabling Israel to withdraw.

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The US also expects these countries to contribute funds for reconstruction and support the process of political transition in Palestine.

The discussions are expected to cover the principles of an Israeli withdrawal and arrangements for Gaza’s post-war governance, in a setup that excludes Hamas.

Earlier, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt had said that President Trump would hold meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session.

She confirmed that Trump would first meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres, followed by separate meetings with the heads of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, and Indonesia.

PM TO ADDRESS UNGA ON SEPTEMBER 26

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will deliver an address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26, focusing on regional peace, economic cooperation, and sustainable development.

The speech is being described as a key moment in shaping Pakistan’s foreign policy direction.

Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to wrap up his US visit on September 27 after attending multiple high-level meetings.

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