Pakistan is abuzz with discussions about what transpired during the lunch meeting between Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and U.S. President Donald Trump. Speculations abound while the media fervently debates the contents of this high-profile luncheon. In a talk show on Sama TV, eminent Pakistani journalist Najam Sethi offered insights into the possible conversations that could have taken place.
Sethi, addressing the question of the 35 to 45-minute meeting duration, revealed how 'predictably' they might have sought help from Trump. He remarked,
'We assured President Trump that Pakistan disavows terrorism and is unfairly treated by India; he should intervene.'
Najam Sethi speculated that
Pakistan likely broached the unresolved Kashmir issue, framing it as a Nobel Prize trailblazer for anyone assisting in its resolution.
His candid take implied that
Asim Munir hinted at Trump securing a Nobel for initiatives on Kashmir.
He emphasized the necessity of pressing key issues in such brief encounters, suggesting Kashmir was undoubtedly discussed.
On terrorism discourse, Sethi noted that
Munir would have stressed Pakistan’s non-involvement, to which Trump, presumably nodding, indicated understanding. Munir might have urged possible India-related interventions to which Trump could heed, given India's evolving counter-terrorism strategies.
Sethi stated these dialogues could have unfolded within 5 to 15 minutes.
Significantly, after Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s top brass was keen for a U.S. engagement, and only after multiple requests, Army Chief Asim Munir was granted an audience with President Trump.
The luncheon between Asim Munir and Donald Trump took place on June 18, 2025, at the White House. Munir had arrived in Washington on June 12, 2025, on a five-day official tour. After meeting Munir, Trump lauded the General’s crucial role in averting a Pakistan-India war, acknowledging, 'I consider the encounter with him a personal honor.'
Trump highlighted that both Pakistan and India possess nuclear arsenals, and thanks to the decisions of two wise leaders, a potential nuclear conflict was averted.
