Pakistan thanks US President for his offer to play greater role in South Asia peace

Celina Ali

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his invaluable offer to play a greater role in bringing lasting peace to South Asia.
In a post on the social media platform X, he said Pakistan and the United States have been partners for decades, working closely to protect and promote their mutual interests, as well as to uphold peace and security in critical parts of the world.

Expressing confidence in President Donald Trump, Shehbaz Sharif remarked that Pakistan has found a great partner who can reinvigorate the strategic partnership and further strengthen Pakistan-US ties, not only in trade and investment but across all areas of cooperation.
Pakistan has also welcomed US President Donald Trump’s recent statement, offering to help resolve the longstanding Kashmir issue.

The Foreign Office (FO) said the conflict has far-reaching impact on peace and stability in South Asia and beyond.
A spokesperson said Pakistan supports resolving the Kashmir despite according to the United Nation Security Council resolution.

He added that the right of the Kashmir people, including the right to self-determination, must be upheld.
Trump, in a post of his social media account said he would work with both Pakistan and India to see if a solution could be found ‘after thousands of years’.

The FO praised the US role along with other friendly countries, in easing tensions and promoting regional stability.
Pakistan is keen to deepen its partnership with the US, especially in trade, investment, and economic cooperation, the spokesperson added.