Pakistan PM Sharif to meet Trump on Sept 23 during UNGA in New York
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23. The visit is expected to focus on regional tensions, including the Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan's new defense partnerships.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts between the US and Pakistan amidst heightened regional tensions between Pakistan and India.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet US President Donald Trump in New York on September 23 during the United Nations General Assembly week, according to a media report cited by news agency PTI.Sharif is among the world leaders invited to a reception dinner being hosted by Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on September 23, The News reported, citing high-level sources.The event is scheduled at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on Madison Avenue.The dinner could give Sharif an opportunity to hold discussions with Trump as well as other heads of state and government attending the UNGA.The proposed meeting comes months after the two leaders met at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington in February.
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