- Defense Minister links Pakistan’s economic, diplomatic achievements to the success of ‘current hybrid model’
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday linked Pakistan’s achievements on global, regional, and economic fronts to the “current hybrid model of governance,” terming the meeting between President Trump and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir a “significant milestone.”
“There has never before been an example of a US president inviting and meeting a Pakistani army chief,” Kh Asif said in an X post on Thursday.
The defense czar said that this is the most significant turning point in the 78-year history of Pakistan-US relations.
Commenting on the meeting, Asif said how discussion on international and regional matters during the meeting between Trump and Field Marshal Munir highlighted the importance of Pakistan.
He added that Pakistan’s role was acknowledged and its significance was recognized for resolving the issues.
He added that the revival of the national economy and India’s defeat became possible due to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Munir.
The defence czar said that the developments helped regain international attention on the Pakistan-India conflicts.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir lauded Trump for his “constructive and result-oriented role” in facilitating a ceasefire with India following last month’s armed conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
The development came as the two leaders met over lunch at the White House Cabinet Room a day ago, with the US president being accompanied by Secretary of State Senator Marco Rubio and US Special Representative for Middle Eastern Affairs Steve Witkoff whereas Field Marshal Munir was joined by Islamabad’s national security advisor and interior minister.
