Pak PM Sharif hails Trump for stopping India-Pakistan war: ‘Who would have lived to tell what happened?...I salute you’

Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt): At the Sharm El-Sheikh summit in Egypt on Monday, October 13, 2025, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif publicly thanked Donald Trump for his role in halting rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Addressing world leaders present at the summit, Sharif described Trump as a “man of peace” and expressed Pakistan’s backing for his Nobel Peace Prize nomination.

Sharif said Trump’s diplomatic intervention prevented a major escalation, saving millions of lives across South Asia. He highlighted that Trump and his team played a critical role in stopping conflict before it could spiral into a full-scale war.

“India and Pakistan are two nuclear powers. Who knows what would have happened if he hadn’t intervened with his wonderful team? Who knows who would have been alive to tell what happened. I would like to salute you for all your efforts,” said Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Summit context and key attendees

The Sharm El-Sheikh summit brought together leaders from the Middle East, including heads of state from Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, and other nations. The primary focus was on implementing the Gaza ceasefire and promoting regional stability.

Trump formally signed the Gaza peace plan during the summit alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Sharif’s remarks linked Trump’s efforts in South Asia with his ongoing role in facilitating peace in the Middle East, underscoring the US President’s perceived influence on regional conflict resolution.

Shehbaz Sharif supports Nobel Peace Prize nomination

During his address, Sharif stated:

“I would say that Pakistan had nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his outstanding, extraordinary contribution to first stop war between India and Pakistan and then achieve ceasefire along with his very wonderful team.”

The statement signalled Pakistan’s diplomatic appreciation for US mediation and reinforced Sharif’s support for Trump’s recognition on the global stage.

Background on India-Pakistan tensions

The region has experienced heightened military and political tensions over recent months, with border skirmishes and rising hostilities raising international concerns. Analysts noted that, without timely diplomatic intervention, the situation had the potential to escalate into widespread conflict affecting millions.

Trump’s engagement in South Asia, combined with parallel efforts in Gaza, was presented as a model of rapid diplomatic intervention to prevent human loss and regional instability.

Impact and international significance

Sharif’s comments highlighted Pakistan’s reliance on US mediation to maintain regional peace. The Sharm El-Sheikh summit further underscored the role of international diplomacy in crisis management, with Trump recognised for facilitating peace agreements and fostering dialogue between conflicting parties.

The summit also demonstrated the interconnectedness of regional conflicts, linking South Asian security to broader Middle East stability, and reinforced the importance of sustained international oversight in preventing escalations.