Trump deserves to be considered for Nobel Peace Prize: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said that US President Trump’s efforts in the pursuit of peace merit international recognition and that such leadership deserves to be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Bilawal held a meeting with Ricky Gill, Senior Director for South and Central Asia at the United States National Security Council (NSC), at the Zardari House in Islamabad. US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker, Pakistan’s First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and Senator Sherry Rehman were also present. The conversation encompassed a wide range of topics, including bilateral relations, regional security, trade partnerships and diplomatic collaboration.

The PPP chairman expressed gratitude to President Trump, through Ricky Gill, for playing a decisive role in de-escalating the recent India-Pakistan hostilities. He also welcomed the recent trade agreements between Pakistan and the United States, expressing hope that such economic cooperation would open new avenues for prosperity and growth across the region.

He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to expanding trade and economic ties with the global community.

Ricky Gill, expressing his personal good wishes for Bilawal, appreciated his leadership and reaffirmed the United States’ interest in constructive engagement with Pakistan across all levels.