ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend a meeting in New York on Tuesday, hosted by Qatar and the United States, to discuss various issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with President Donald Trump.
According to Reuters, a source familiar with the matter revealed that the discussion will focus on the Gaza situation, while Axios reports that Trump plans to present a proposal for peace and post-war governance in the Gaza Strip.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump will hold a multilateral meeting with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan. The goal is to form a unified approach to addressing the ongoing crisis.
Before the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar had consultations with representatives from key Muslim countries mentioned by the White House to coordinate a common stance on Gaza and other pressing issues.
Shehbaz Sharif arrived in New York from London earlier this week to attend the United Nations General Assembly. In his address, the Prime Minister will highlight the Gaza crisis, the suffering of Palestinians, Pakistan’s views on regional security, climate change, terrorism, Islamophobia, and sustainable development.
As for Trump’s intentions, in addition to focusing on freeing hostages and ending the war, he is expected to outline plans for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and discuss post-war governance, excluding Hamas, Axios reported. The U.S. is seeking support from Arab and Muslim countries to send military forces into Gaza to secure Israel’s withdrawal and assist in funding rebuilding and transition programs in the region.
