Shehbaz meets Trump at UNGA reception

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US President Donald Trump during a reception banquet hosted for world leaders on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month.

The meeting was confirmed by the Press Information Department, which released photographs of the two leaders standing together and shaking hands. The images were provided by the White House.

No details of the conversation between Shehbaz Sharif and Trump were officially disclosed. The interaction took place during the prime minister’s visit to New York, where he attended the UNGA proceedings and held meetings with several international leaders.

Shehbaz addressed the UN General Assembly on September 25. Trump also referred to the Pakistani prime minister during his address, describing him as a “terrific man”.

The meeting came as Pakistan has been involved in diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran. During his UNGA visit, Shehbaz also met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of Pakistan’s wider diplomatic engagements.

The Pakistani and US leaders have met on several occasions in recent years. Earlier this year, they attended events linked to the “Board of Peace”, an initiative focused on developing a roadmap for ending the conflict in Gaza.

The two leaders also met at the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt in October 2025 following the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Their first meeting took place at the White House in Washington in September 2025. Discussions at that meeting focused on regional security, counter-terrorism and bilateral cooperation.

During the latest UNGA-related interaction, the two leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands, according to officials, although no formal agenda or substantive discussion was disclosed.