PM Shehbaz Sharif to Meet President Trump in Washington

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is preparing for a high-profile multi-country tour starting this weekend, culminating in a critical bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington.

Official sources confirmed on Thursday, February 12, 2026, that the visit aims to reinforce Pakistan’s role in global peace efforts while strengthening economic and security ties with Western partners.

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Itinerary: Austria, London, and Washington

The Prime Minister’s schedule involves a series of strategic stops across Europe before reaching the United States.

• Austria (Feb 14–15): The visit begins in Vienna, where PM Shehbaz will hold talks with the Austrian leadership. Discussions will focus on climate change, education, and energy—areas previously highlighted during his meeting with Chancellor Christian Stocker at the UN General Assembly last year.
• London (Feb 16–17): A brief, one-day private stopover in London is planned before the delegation departs for the U.S.
• Washington, D.C. (Feb 18–20): The Prime Minister will arrive in Washington on February 18 at the official invitation of President Trump.

The Main Event: The “Board of Peace” for Gaza

The primary purpose of the Washington visit is Pakistan’s participation in the inaugural session of the Board of Peace, a new international body chaired by Donald Trump.

• Summit Date: February 19, 2026
• Venue: The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), Washington.
• Agenda: The summit will serve as a fundraising conference for the reconstruction of Gaza and formalize a mandate for its future governance and security.
• Participants: Pakistan is one of eight Muslim-majority nations (including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE) invited to the core board.

Bilateral Meeting: Shehbaz-Trump (Feb 20)

Following the Gaza summit, a dedicated bilateral meeting between PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Donald Trump is expected on Friday, February 20.

Key Discussion Points:

• Regional Security: Discussions on the stability of the South Asian region and counter-terrorism cooperation.
• Economic Ties: Follow-up on previous talks regarding U.S. investment in Pakistan’s AI, Information Technology, and Agriculture sectors.
• The Gaza Crisis: Strategic coordination on the implementation of a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid corridors.

Diplomatic Significance

This visit marks a significant moment in Pakistan-U.S. relations under the Trump administration. Having already met in September 2025 (where Trump reportedly praised Shehbaz and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their leadership), this meeting is viewed as a consolidation of a working relationship that has recently seen the U.S. mediating tensions between India and Pakistan.

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