ISLAMABAD – US President Donald Trump is likely to visit Pakistan in September this year, it emerged on Thursday.
Reports suggest that he would reach Pakistan on September 18 in a historic visit. His plane would use Indian airspace to enter Pakistan.
The development comes weeks after Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir held a meeting with Trump in Washington.
FO Rejects Reports about Trump Visit
The foreign office has rejected the reports claiming that Trump would visit Pakistan in September this year.
Talking to international media, FO spokesperson said he had no information about the Trump’s visit.
On the other hand, Buckingham Palace said Britain’s King Charles will host US President Donald Trump in September for his unprecedented second state visit to Britain.
The visit will take place from September 17 to 19.
In June, Field Marshal Asim Munir met with the US president at the White House. The high-level engagement was scheduled at the Cabinet Room over Luncheon followed by a visit to the Oval Office.
President Trump was accompanied by Secretary of State Senator Marco Rubio, and Mr. Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Representative for Middle Eastern Affairs. Field Marshal Asim Munir was joined in by Pakistan’s National Security Advisor.
During the meeting, the Chief of Army Staff conveyed the deep appreciation of the Government and people of Pakistan for President Trump’s constructive and result-oriented role in facilitating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India in the recent regional crisis. The COAS acknowledged President Trump’s statesmanship and his ability to comprehend and address the multifaceted challenges faced by the global community.
President Trump, in turn, lauded Pakistan’s ongoing efforts for regional peace and stability, and appreciated the robust counter-terrorism cooperation between the two states. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration in the field of counter-terrorism.
Discussions also encompassed avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation in multiple domains including trade, economic development, mines and minerals, artificial intelligence, energy, cryptocurrency, and emerging technologies. President Trump expressed keen interest in forging a mutually beneficial trade partnership with Pakistan based on long-term strategic convergence and shared interests.
President Trump commended Field Marshal Asim Munir’s leadership and decisiveness during a period of complex regional dynamics. In a gesture reflecting the warmth of bilateral ties, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir extended an invitation to President Trump, on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at a mutually convenient date.
Although initially scheduled for one hour, the meeting extended for over two hours, underscoring the depth and cordiality of the dialogue.
The engagement marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to reinforce the longstanding partnership between Pakistan and the United States, built upon shared objectives of peace, stability, and prosperity.
