President Trump will give luncheon in honour of Field Marshal Asim Munir at 1:00pm local time
WASHINGTON: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-June 18th, 2025) US President Donald Trump will host a special luncheon today in honor of Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal General Asim Munir, at the White House.
The event is scheduled to be held at 1:00pm local time in the Cabinet Room.
According to the White House, a closed-door meeting between President Trump and Field Marshal Munir is also expected during the visit. The two leaders are likely to discuss a range of critical issues, including Pakistan–US bilateral relations, regional security challenges, and the escalating Iran-Israel conflict.
A White House spokesperson confirmed that the meeting will be closed to the press, but a joint media interaction between President Trump and Field Marshal Munir is expected following the luncheon.
Sources revealed that the high-profile luncheon will be attended by US Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of Defense Hanker, and other senior officials.
Additionally, Field Marshal Munir is scheduled to hold separate meetings with the US Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense later in the day.
The visit is being seen as a significant moment in Pakistan–US diplomatic engagement, particularly in light of rising tensions in the middle East.
TheThanalysts said the meeting underscores Pakistan’s strategic importance and sends a clear message to hostile elements that Pakistan continues to play a proactive role on the global diplomatic stage.
