US President Donald Trump on Wednesday again praised Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, calling him “a great person and an inspiring figure” for his role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
Speaking to reporters, Trump credited Asim Munir’s diplomatic efforts and his own trade-focused strategy for preventing what could have been a devastating nuclear conflict. “Both countries are nuclear powers, and the risk was real,” Trump said. “I made some calls and told them straight: If there’s war, there’s no trade deal. That’s how we ended it.”
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According to Trump, he personally spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and issued a stark warning. “I told Modi very clearly: If this fighting continues, we’re walking away from the trade negotiations. He said, ‘No, we want to make a deal,’ and that’s how we stopped the killing.”
The former US president didn’t hold back in praising Field Marshal Asim Munir, whom he recently hosted at the White House. Trump described their one-on-one meeting as “an honour,” noting that Munir’s calm and firm leadership was key to avoiding war in South Asia. “That general was truly impressive. He was in my office last week, and we had a very productive conversation,” Trump shared.
The visit included a formal luncheon held in Munir’s honour, where both leaders reportedly discussed regional peace, ongoing Iran-Israel tensions, and the broader security landscape. Trump noted, “Pakistan knows Iran better than we do — they’re a key player in the region.”
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A potential US-Pakistan trade deal was also discussed during the meetings, signaling a possible shift toward deeper economic cooperation. “We’re in early talks on trade — Pakistan’s concerns are being heard,” Trump confirmed.
Throughout his remarks, Trump reiterated that diplomacy tied to trade was the key to defusing the crisis. “It wasn’t just about weapons — both India and Pakistan already have nukes. This was about stopping a war that could have erupted any moment,” he said.
