Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Credits Donald Trump for India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Calls Him a “Man of Peace”

Addressing a reception hosted by the United States Embassy in Islamabad on Thursday, June 4, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, Sharif described Pakistan-United States relations as a “true and special relationship” that has endured for nearly eight decades.

Referring to the four-day military confrontation between India and Pakistan last year, which followed the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed 26 lives, Sharif asserted that President Trump played a decisive role in ending hostilities between the two countries.

“We shall forever remain grateful to President Trump for restoring peace in South Asia and saving millions of people. In this context, he will always be remembered as a man of peace,” Sharif said during his address.

Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 last year, targeting terrorist infrastructure located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Since then, Trump has repeatedly claimed that he helped secure peace between India and Pakistan after the military conflict. India, however, has consistently maintained that the understanding to halt hostilities was reached directly between the two countries and has firmly rejected claims of third-party mediation.

Sharif also praised Trump’s leadership, describing it as unique and stating that the United States President had brought energy and determination to Washington’s international engagement and pursuit of national interests.

According to Sharif, under Trump’s “bold and visionary leadership,” the United States continues to inspire confidence and dynamism while advancing peace, progress and prosperity.

Highlighting the historical foundations of bilateral relations, the Pakistani Prime Minister noted that the United States was among the first nations to recognise Pakistan after its creation in 1947. He emphasised the broad scope of cooperation between the two countries across security, counter-terrorism, trade, investment, agriculture, science, education, healthcare, energy and people-to-people exchanges.

“Ours is a true and special relationship, spanning over nearly eight decades and encompassing cooperation not only in security and counter-terrorism, but equally so in trade, investment, agriculture, science, education, health, energy and people-to-people exchanges,” he said.

On regional diplomacy, Sharif claimed that Pakistan is playing a role in facilitating contacts between the United States and Iran. He also thanked Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for his contribution to ongoing peace initiatives aimed at reducing regional tensions.

“As I speak, these efforts continue with the support of Iran and the United States, and let us pray that we achieve long-lasting peace as early as possible,” Sharif said.

Speaking at the same event, United States Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker described Pakistan and the United States as “true strategic partners.” She said the bilateral relationship is rooted in mutual respect, aligned interests and a shared vision for security and prosperity.

Baker further stated that President Trump’s approach towards Pakistan had been “direct, personal and consequential,” with a focus on delivering results, managing crises and creating opportunities.

Sharif’s remarks once again highlight the differing positions held by Islamabad and New Delhi regarding the circumstances surrounding the ceasefire that followed last year’s conflict. The comments also underscore Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen ties with Washington while projecting a broader diplomatic role in regional peace initiatives involving both the United States and Iran.