Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt – October 14, 2025 — United States President Donald Trump on Monday thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, referring to him as “my favourite,” for their efforts in securing a historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
“Today is one of the greatest days in contemporary history because peace has been achieved after untiring efforts led by President Trump, who is genuinely a man of peace,” said PM Shehbaz.https://t.co/Aq6PHf4e1D
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Trump made the remarks at the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit, following the signing ceremony of the Gaza peace agreement. Addressing world leaders, Trump said, “I want to especially thank Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan and my favourite, Field Marshal Asim Munir, for their vital contributions to this peace effort.”
PM Shehbaz’s Special Address
Prime Minister Shehbaz was invited to deliver a special address at the ceremony. In his speech, he hailed the occasion as “one of the greatest days in contemporary history.”
“Peace has been achieved after untiring efforts led by President Trump, who has worked relentlessly to make this world a place of peace and prosperity,” the premier said.
He went on to re-nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in ending the Gaza war and previously preventing conflict between India and Pakistan.
“Had it not been for this gentleman… the war could’ve escalated to a level no one could imagine,” said PM Shehbaz.
“President Trump, your contribution will be remembered in golden words.”
The Pakistani leader also extended gratitude to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Qatari Emir, and the leadership of Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Türkiye for supporting the mediation.
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Trump’s Response
Returning to the podium, Trump responded with a light-hearted remark:
“Wow! I didn’t expect that. Let’s go home, there’s nothing more I have to say. That was really beautiful, thank you very much.”
Peace Plan and Global Support
The summit was the culmination of a 20-point plan brokered by Trump, with backing from eight Muslim-majority nations. The plan includes:
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A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
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Release of hostages and prisoners
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Commitments to reconstruction in Gaza
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Steps toward a two-state solution
While Israel and Hamas did not attend the summit directly, the deal was facilitated through Qatari and Egyptian mediation.
Over 67,000 Palestinians were killed during two years of war, and the humanitarian crisis prompted global pressure for a resolution.
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PM Shehbaz’s Bilateral Engagements
Earlier in the day, PM Shehbaz met with global leaders including:
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President Ilham Aliyev (Azerbaijan)
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PM Nikol Pashinyan (Armenia)
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King Abdullah II (Jordan)
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King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (Bahrain)
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz (Germany)
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PM Pedro Sánchez (Spain)
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PM Giorgia Meloni (Italy)
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FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Arabia)
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President Mahmoud Abbas (Palestine)
In these meetings, PM Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s support for Palestine, called for justice, and emphasized the need for multilateral cooperation.
“Pakistan stands with the Palestinian people in their struggle for freedom, dignity, and a sovereign state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital,” he said.
