Trump seeks military installations from Munir, proposes security-trade agreements

Trump seeks military installations from Munir, proposes security-trade agreements
Trump seeks military installations from Munir, proposes security-trade agreements
Trump seeks military installations from Munir, proposes security-trade agreements

 

Trump seeks military installations from Munir, proposes security-trade agreements amid US-Pakistan relationship reset: Report

According to a report, during a discussion with Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, US President Donald Trump requested military installations and access to ports in return for advanced fighter jets, increased financial assistance, and new security and trade agreements.

The report indicates that Trump aims for a reciprocal arrangement with Pakistan to renew diplomatic ties between both nations.

On Wednesday, Trump had a working lunch with Field Marshal Asim Munir, where he later expressed that it was an “honor” to meet him, referring to Munir as a “clever” individual.

Although a working lunch may seem uneventful, this meeting could signify a significant shift in the US-Pakistan alliance, as Trump sought to gain access to Pakistan's military bases and ports in return for state-of-the-art military equipment, according to CNN-News 18. 

Historically, Pakistan has been an ally of the United States, contributing significantly during the Cold War and in the conflicts in Afghanistan. However, the US-Pakistan bond deteriorated under the previous Biden administration, as Biden notably did not engage with his Pakistani counterpart over four years.

Currently, Trump seems to be re-engaging with Pakistan at a time when his rapport with India has begun to decline. He has not only continued to baselessly claim that he facilitated the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and attempted to involve himself in the Kashmir issue, but he has also imposed strict conditions in ongoing trade discussions, which undermine the initial collaborative spirit of the negotiations.

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