"Ties between Pakistan and the US continue to build momentum under President Donald Trump as Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir visited the White House last week, bearing praise for Trump along with plans for more economic and strategic cooperation. In a statement, Sharif thanked Trump for helping broker a deal in July promising a lower tariff rate for Pakistan in return for US investment in Pakistan's energy, mining and agriculture sectors."
"The White House share photos from the Oval Office meeting, where Munir is seen presenting Trump with a box full of rare earth minerals. This is Munir's second visit to the US this year. It remains doubtful whether Pakistan really possesses "massive" oil reserves, as Trump has put it. But Trump notably took a jab at New Delhi when announcing the deal in July, quipping that India may "one day buy Pakistani oil.""
"Sharif' also called Trump a "man of peace" last week and credited the president for helping facilitate a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after a short-lived conflict in May, which was sparked by a deadly militant attack on Indian tourists in India-administered Kashmir. Pakistan's army chief presented Trump with a box containing rare earth minerals Image: White House Munir has said Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, while India denies Trump played any role in the ceasefire."
Pakistan and the United States have accelerated bilateral engagement through high-level visits by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir to the White House. Sharif thanked President Donald Trump for brokering a July deal promising lower tariffs for Pakistan in exchange for US investment in energy, mining and agriculture. Munir presented Trump with a box of rare earth minerals during an Oval Office meeting. Trump suggested Pakistan may have 'massive' oil reserves, and quipped that India may 'one day buy Pakistani oil.' Pakistani leaders credited Trump with helping facilitate a ceasefire with India, while India denied US involvement.
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