“How Is My Favorite Field Marshal?” Trump Asks PM Shehbaz Sharif During Davos Meeting

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has revealed that during a recent interaction at the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump asked him, “How is my favorite Field Marshal?”

Speaking to The News, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared details of his brief meeting with President Trump, saying he responded by pointing toward Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who was seated in the front row among the guests.

During the signing ceremony of the Peace Board agreement, television channels worldwide aired footage showing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Trump gesturing toward the Field Marshal, drawing widespread attention.

The Prime Minister said he praised President Trump for his initiative to establish a Board of Peace for Gaza, calling it an important step toward restoring peace in the war-affected region. He added that he told the US President that if he succeeded in ensuring peace, dignity, and basic rights for the Palestinian people, and if the reconstruction of Gaza was completed successfully, history would remember this initiative as a great legacy of his leadership.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed gratitude to President Trump for his effective role in de-escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. “Mr President, history will remember you as a great leader who intervened in a timely and effective manner and saved millions of lives in the region,” he said.

Describing the meeting as cordial and constructive, the Prime Minister noted that one of its most interesting aspects was President Trump personally inquiring about Pakistan’s Army Chief. According to Shehbaz Sharif, the brief interaction took place in a positive atmosphere and reflected mutual goodwill.