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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Meet Former US President Trump at UNGA, Sep 23
✍️ Times of India
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 05:38 PM
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump on September 23 during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, officials said.
Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, will attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York and is set to hold a one‑on‑one meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump on September 23. The encounter, confirmed by diplomatic sources, is expected to take place on the sidelines of the UNGA, where leaders from around the world gather for high‑level discussions.
Both officials have not disclosed the agenda of the meeting, but analysts note that the UNGA provides a neutral platform for bilateral talks on trade, regional security and diplomatic engagement. Sharif’s visit marks one of the highest‑level contacts between Islamabad and Washington in recent months.
The meeting follows a series of diplomatic overtures by both sides aimed at stabilising ties after years of tension. Observers will watch for any statements or joint communiqués that may emerge after the discussion, which could signal a shift in South Asian geopolitics.
Both officials have not disclosed the agenda of the meeting, but analysts note that the UNGA provides a neutral platform for bilateral talks on trade, regional security and diplomatic engagement. Sharif’s visit marks one of the highest‑level contacts between Islamabad and Washington in recent months.
The meeting follows a series of diplomatic overtures by both sides aimed at stabilising ties after years of tension. Observers will watch for any statements or joint communiqués that may emerge after the discussion, which could signal a shift in South Asian geopolitics.