Field Marshal Asim played on front foot on military, diplomatic fronts: The Telegraph

The British newspaper The Telegraph put its stamp on Pakistan’s diplomatic success, writing that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir played on the front foot for Pakistan on the military and diplomatic fronts, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.

An article titled “How Pakistan won over the White House” published in the British magazine The Telegraph, in which it was written that the extradition of the suspect involved in the attack on the US Army became a major turning point in the close relationship with the Trump administration.

In his address to the US Congress, Trump thanked Pakistan for its practical cooperation against terrorism. Despite the bitterness of Trump’s first term, Pakistan regained a strong place in Washington.

Despite India’s intense lobbying in Washington, Pakistan gained a clear diplomatic advantage. Pakistan was given better trade tariff concessions than many countries.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Field Marshal Asim Munir got direct access to the Oval Office. Pakistan’s effective diplomacy changed the atmosphere at the White House.

Pakistan’s nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize proved to be an extraordinary diplomatic move. Pakistan gained trust not just by making statements but by delivering concrete results.

White Daesh Khorasan commander Jafar was a prominent target in the House's counter-terrorism priorities. The Abbey Gate attack suspect was deported to the US just 2 days after arrest, and according to a senior Pakistani official, this moment marked a turning point in Pak-US relations.

A former US official calls it a powerful signal of Pakistan's serious intentions. The threat of war in the region has increased to a real level after the Pahalgam incident. India openly rejects the possibility of US mediation.

Pakistan adopts a responsible approach, handles the White House with unconventional diplomacy. Field Marshal Asim Munir met President Trump privately and off the record in June. How the Field Marshal charmed Trump in the off-the-record meeting, The Telegraph openly mentioned.

Trump continued to praise Field Marshal Asim Munir after the meeting.

Trump praised Field Marshal Asim Munir on the occasion of the Gaza ceasefire and declared him ‘Favourite Field Marshal’.

Pakistan has established itself as an effective and responsible strategic partner in the Middle East. Proximity to GCC countries and balanced relations with Iran have become diplomatic pluses for Pakistan.

Pakistan offered a practical solution to the key minerals issue for the US. The signing of an MoU between Pakistan and the US on mineral reserves worth $6 trillion in September came as a big global surprise.

Pakistan’s effective diplomacy has brought it back to the forefront in Washington.

Reporter: Ahmad Mansoor