U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed hope for a thaw in relations between Pakistan and India, stating that perhaps the two nuclear-armed neighbors could be brought close enough to “sit down and have a meal together.”
Speaking to international media, President Trump remarked, “Wouldn’t it be great if they met somewhere, sat down, had a meal, and resolved their issues peacefully?” He credited U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for playing a pivotal role in de-escalating recent tensions between the two South Asian countries.
Trump emphasized the potential devastation had conflict escalated: “Millions could have died if Pakistan and India went to war. That’s why we urged both sides to focus on trade instead. War is never a solution—it is a problem in itself.”
Turning to the Middle East, President Trump praised Saudi Arabia’s rapid development, calling Riyadh “the capital of the world.” He commended Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as an “extraordinary leader,” stating, “There’s no one like him.”
During his visit to the Kingdom, President Trump officially signed strategic and economic agreements worth $142 billion with Saudi Arabia. The deals include exports of GE gas turbines and a major purchase of Boeing aircraft, along with several energy sector collaborations.
Trump concluded by reaffirming that U.S.-Saudi relations are “stronger than ever before” and described his visit to the Kingdom as a great honor.
