US President Donald Trump met with Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House. No pictures of the meeting were released, which is being seen as a symbolic diplomatic message.
America-PAK: US President Donald Trump met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir in the Oval Office in Washington. US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were also present at the meeting.
No Photos of the Meeting Released
The White House did not release any official photos or videos of the meeting. Typically, the White House shares pictures of its foreign meetings. The absence of photos this time raised questions in diplomatic circles about its symbolic message.
Symbolic Wait
It was observed in White House press pool photos that Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir waited until the President's schedule was complete. Many experts consider this symbolic wait as an indication of America's strict diplomatic policy.
Meeting Atmosphere
The Pak PMO stated that the meeting took place in a pleasant atmosphere. They also mentioned that the US President caused a delay of approximately 30 minutes while signing executive orders. The meeting was closed to the press.
What is US Protocol
Releasing photos and videos at the White House is part of protocol. It demonstrates the sovereignty and respect of both countries. This time, information was only shared on Pakistan's official social media.
Pakistan's Perspective
The Pak PMO stated that the meeting occurred in a cordial atmosphere, with the Vice President and Secretary of State also participating. They clarified that the waiting and delay were part of a normal diplomatic process. The relations between the two countries have long been influenced by issues of security and regional strategy. Strategies such as counter-terrorism and Afghanistan were likely part of the discussions in this meeting as well.
