'Terrific man' Shehbaz gets special mention during Trump's UNGA speech
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a “terrific man” during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as he once again mentioned his role in ending the Pakistan-India conflict in May 2025 . During a speech that covered the conflict in Iran, artificial intelligence and criticism of the UN, Trump once again listed conflicts that he…
During his United Nations General Assembly address, US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as a "terrific man." He recounted his role in ending the long-standing conflict between Pakistan and India in May 2025. Trump reiterated his role in resolving eight conflicts, including those in Thailand, Cambodia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Gaza.
He credited his "great relations" and the use of tariffs in facilitating these settlements. Almost all of the countries involved expressed gratitude for his efforts. Trump also addressed Iran, warning that he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" if a peace deal is not reached. He called for global economic isolation of Iran following the November US midterm elections.
Additionally, Trump urged countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of being "out of control" and posing an intolerable threat to US sovereignty.
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