In a rare diplomatic gesture, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a private lunch for Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House. The meeting followed a brief military conflict between India and Pakistan, which ended on May 10, and came amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. The closed-door luncheon marked an unusual moment in U.S.-Pakistan relations, as such meetings with foreign military leaders are rarely held without civilian leadership. U.S. President reportedly cut short his G7 visit amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
‘I wanted to thank him’: Donald Trump Praises Munir
Speaking to reporters after lunch, he said, “I wanted to thank him for not going into the war and ending it.” He praised both Munir and Indian PM Narendra Modi, saying, “Two smart people decided not to keep going with that war.” Trump added that they also discussed Iran and ongoing trade talks.
