The US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s political and military leadership during a media interaction, calling the country’s prime minister and field marshal “outstanding personalities.”
Trump also claimed that “Project Freedom” was halted after discussions with Pakistan’s leadership.
According to him, Pakistani officials had urged restraint during negotiations and requested that actions be paused while diplomatic efforts were underway.
Pakistan’s civil and military leadership has recently received international attention for its reported mediation efforts between Iran and the United States aimed at resolving tensions and disputes through dialogue.
Earlier in October 2025, Donald Trump had also praised Pakistan’s field marshal as a “good man” and described Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as a “great leader” while addressing the ASEAN Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur.
During his remarks, Trump said he had received reports about a possible conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, but added that Pakistan’s leadership handled the matter quickly and peacefully.
“I am a proponent of peace across the world,” President Donald Trump said during his speech.
“I stopped wars through trade,” he added. The United States prefers economic cooperation over conflict.
“I like stopping wars,” President Donald Trump remarked, while repeating his view that trade and economic partnerships are the path to long-term peace.
