Trump Praises Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief for Backing Gaza Peace Plan
US President Donald Trump has lauded Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for their support of Washington’s 20-point Gaza peace initiative. Trump described the Pakistani leaders as “incredible,” stating that Islamabad backed the plan “from the very beginning.”
“The Prime Minister and Field Marshal from Pakistan were with us from the start. They’re incredible. They just put out a statement that they fully believe in this pact. They backed it 100 per cent,” Trump said during a White House press briefing on Monday, September 30, 2025. Gulf News
Pakistan’s Role at the ‘Board of Peace’ Meeting
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s appearance at Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, highlighted Pakistan’s diplomatic standing. Although leaders from Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Qatar were prominently positioned alongside Trump, Sharif was reportedly “pushed to the margins” during the official group photograph. Firstpost
Diplomatic sources indicated that the Pakistani delegation appeared “uncomfortable and marginalised” during the proceedings, struggling to project influence, particularly regarding the central issue of Gaza. Firstpost
Praise for Preventing Escalation with India
Trump also commended Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in preventing escalation between Pakistan and India. He recounted his mediation during a previous Pakistan-India conflict, stating that his intervention, including trade pressure, was “a very huge deal” for regional peace. Daily Times
Trump called Shehbaz “a great man” and Munir a “serious fighter.” Daily Times
Pakistan’s Position on the International Stabilisation Force (ISF)
Pakistan is considering participation in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza, but seeks assurance that its forces will only participate in peacekeeping duties and not in disarming Hamas. The ISF will operate under US command to stabilize Gaza, oversee humanitarian zones, and protect civilians. Daily Times
Shehbaz Sharif’s Statement to Trump
Addressing President Trump, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude for Trump’s efforts to bring lasting peace in Gaza, stating, “may God reward you and make you successful in your efforts to bring lasting peace in Gaza.” He also praised Trump’s “bold diplomacy” and his intervention in preventing a potential conflict between India and Pakistan, calling him “a saviour of South Asia.”