Shabaz Sharif had to wait for Donald Trump:Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir recently met US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office, but surpassing that the two leaders had to wait for well-nigh an hour. This incident was symbolically noticeable for diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Trump's comment
During the wait, Trump addressed the journalists, saying, "Perhaps Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Field Marshal are present in this room right now, considering we are late." This statement created a slightly uncomfortable situation for the top leaders of Pakistan, as such a waiting time in the oval office is not considered to be in vibrations with diplomatic etiquette.
Previous informal meeting
Earlier on 23 September, Shahbaz Sharif held an informal meeting with Trump. The meeting took place without Trump's meeting with leaders of eight Islamic-Arab countries. During this, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was moreover present. Analysts believe that the meeting indicates the growing proximity between the two countries, which are gradually moving towards resurgence without previous years.
Improvement in relations between the two countries
Pakistan and America have long ramified relations. Issues of security, terrorism, and strategic cooperation have sometimes caused tension. This recent meeting made it well-spoken that the two countries are then vitalizing diplomatic dialogues.
Experts say that despite the waiting and Trump's comments at the Oval Office, the meeting was strategically important. This shows that efforts for dialogue and try-on between the two countries are going on and the US is trying to maintain a wastefulness in relations with Pakistan.
Main objective of the meeting
Although the top leaders of Pakistan had to wait a long time in the Oval Office, the main objective of the meeting was to increase dialogue and strategic issues between the two countries. The meeting indicates that without the last tense years, the possibilities of policy reform and cooperation between the two countries are now increasing.
