Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to President Trump Calls on the PM Shehbaz Sharif
Antalya – 17 April 2026 (MT Team) : Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF 2026) in Antalya, TĂĽrkiye, today.
During the cordial meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm regards for President Donald Trump, while fondly recalling his own warm and cordial interactions with him. He reiterated deep appreciation for President Trump’s bold and decisive leadership that had led to the ceasefire between Pakistan and India last year, when both countries were on the brink of war.
The Prime Minister lauded President Trump for his leadership that led to the successful conclusion of the ceasefire in Lebanon.
The two sides also discussed current regional developments including Pakistan’s peace efforts that led to the ceasefire as well as the historic Islamabad Talks.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening Pakistan-U.S. bilateral relations, especially economic and trade cooperation, as well as matters of mutual interest in multilateral diplomacy.
Massad Boulos conveyed greetings to the Prime Minister from President Donald Trump and appreciated Pakistan’s constructive contributions to regional stability. He also reiterated the United States’ interest in deepening engagement with Pakistan on shared priorities, including counter-terrorism, economic development, and addressing global challenges.
