[Global Network Reporter Yan Peiyun] According to Pakistan's "Dawn" and other media reports, US President Trump held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz and Pakistani Field Marshal and Army Chief of Staff Munir in the Oval Office of the White House on the 25th local time. Many Indian media expressed concern.
The Pakistani Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement after the talks, saying the talks were conducted in a pleasant atmosphere, with Vice President Wences and Secretary of State Rubio also attending. The report said the talks were scheduled to begin at 16:30 p.m. on the 25th of Washington, but the talks were delayed for about 30 minutes because Trump’s speech to reporters lasted about 80 minutes.
The report also said that, unlike Trump's usual practice, this meeting was not open to the media, but the official X account of the Pakistani government released four photos of the meeting. Pakistan's state television previously reported that the two sides "are expected to hold discussions on issues of common concern and regional and global situations".
The Sun that the talks were the first formal bilateral interaction between the two leaders, Trump praised the Pakistani guests in a speech to reporters before the talks and said he realized that it could be late.
At the same time, the Times of India, The Hindu and other Indian media expressed concern about the talks between Trump and Shahbaz.
The Indian Times that Trump’s deepening relationship with Pakistan was remarkable, as he previously blamed Pakistan.In addition, India Today and the Economic Times that U.S. and Pakistan’s relations had warmed up during Trump’s term, while Trump’s strong relationship with India’s Prime Minister Modi showed signs of tension.The report explained that India has increased its purchase of Russian oil since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in 2022 and that Trump has significantly raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, although Trump announced last week that trade talks with India are still ongoing.
Shebasz isly attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York and will deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on 26 local time.