Will Trump Meet with Pak PM and Other Arab Leaders at UNGA?

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Key Takeaways
- Trump's meeting with key Muslim leaders at UNGA is significant for international diplomacy.
- Discussion topics include de-escalation in Gaza and long-term stability.
- Pakistan has been involved in past peace negotiations, showcasing its diplomatic role.
Washington, Sep 23 (NationPress) The White House revealed on Monday that US President Donald Trump is set to engage with a select group of leaders from Muslim nations, including Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during the UN General Assembly sessions in New York.
On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt detailed Trump's itinerary for the UNGA, stating that he will convene a multilateral meeting with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan on Tuesday.
This gathering aims to discuss potential diplomatic, political, and humanitarian strategies to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza, focusing on avenues for de-escalation, ceasefire agreements, and long-lasting stability in the region.
Previously, reports from Pakistani media indicated a possibility of a one-on-one meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Trump. However, the White House confirmed that Trump would only hold bilateral discussions with the UN Secretary General and leaders from Ukraine, Argentina, and the European Union.
Trump has already engaged with Pakistan’s military leadership, having hosted Army Chief Asim Munir for a lunch meeting in June.
During his second term, Trump has signed numerous agreements with Islamabad, covering critical minerals, oil, and cryptocurrencies.
Pakistan has also benefited from a favorable 19 percent tariff rate. Trump has frequently highlighted his role in resolving the India-Pakistan conflict in May, following the tragic killing of 26 Indian tourists in Pahalgam by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.
The Indian government has refuted Trump's mediation claims, asserting that the conflict concluded after Pakistani military officials contacted their Indian counterparts.
Interestingly, Pakistan was among the first nations to nominate President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize and reportedly played a mediating role in the Iran-Israel conflict in June.