Summary US president issued a series of wide-ranging statements thanking Pakistan and several regional allies while claiming a major diplomatic breakthrough over the Strait of Hormuz
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a response to a message of appreciation from US President Donald Trump addressed to Pakistan, the Prime Minister, and the Field Marshal.
In a post on social media, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to President Trump on behalf of the people of Pakistan, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and himself.
Mr President, on behalf of the people of Pakistan, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and on my behalf, I express my deep and profound appreciation for your kind and gracious words. @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/mmDYZoGlB9
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 17, 2026
He stated, “Mr. President, on behalf of the people of Pakistan, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and myself, I extend my deep and heartfelt appreciation for your kind and gracious words.”
Earlier, US President Donald Trump has issued a series of wide-ranging statements thanking Pakistan and several regional allies while claiming a major diplomatic breakthrough over the Strait of Hormuz, alongside broader security and geopolitical developments in the Middle East.
In posts shared on social media, Trump thanked Pakistan, referring to its leadership as “great” and praising what he described as their role in recent diplomatic activity.
He also extended gratitude to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, describing them as showing “bravery and help” in supporting regional stability efforts.
