U.S. President Donald Trump warmly welcomed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the White House on Thursday, September 25, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in strengthening ties between the two nations. Moreover, Trump also hosted Pakistan’s powerful Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during the Oval Office session, which underscored the deepening strategic partnership.

This high-profile meeting arrived swiftly after an informal encounter between Trump and Sharif on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York earlier that week. Specifically, on September 23, Sharif joined Trump in discussions with leaders from eight Muslim-majority countries, focusing on de-escalation efforts in regions like Gaza.

Furthermore, the summit highlighted Sharif’s recent gesture of nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Sharif credited the U.S. president’s mediation for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May 2025, an achievement that averted potential escalation in South Asia.

During the closed-door talks, the leaders reportedly delved into topics like regional security, economic cooperation, and counterterrorism.