Trump Says He Can ‘Quickly Solve’ Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
US president praises PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir as “great people.”
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — US President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed confidence that he could swiftly resolve the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, describing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir as “great people.”
Trump made the remarks while attending the signing ceremony of a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The US president said, “I know both Pakistan and Afghanistan well. The Field Marshal and the Prime Minister are great people, and I have no doubt we’re going to get that done quickly.”
Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire and Regional Context
Trump’s comments come amid renewed diplomatic efforts between Islamabad and Kabul. Border clashes earlier this month left dozens dead, prompting Qatar and Türkiye to host ceasefire talks. The discussions resulted in a temporary truce and plans for a joint peace monitoring mechanism.
According to sources, during the second round of talks in Istanbul, Pakistan presented a comprehensive counter-milit@nc¥ plan to Afghan officials, aimed at curbing cross-border att@cks and ensuring lasting peace. The two countries have agreed to hold follow-up discussions to finalize the framework for sustained stability.
Trump Highlights Peace as His ‘Greatest Achievement’
During his remarks, Trump highlighted his administration’s peace-building record, claiming he had “ended eight wars in eight months.” He emphasized that saving millions of lives through diplomacy is his “greatest achievement.”
“I can’t think of any president who ever solved one war — they start wars, they don’t solve them,” Trump said, underscoring his belief in negotiation over confrontation.
Global Diplomatic Context
Trump’s statement coincided with the signing of a new ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia, where his mediation played a key role. The agreement reportedly led to a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for the US president.
Observers note that Trump’s remarks about Pakistan and Afghanistan indicate a potential re-engagement of Washington in South Asian peace diplomacy. However, regional analysts caution that achieving stability will require consistent dialogue and on-ground action from both sides.
