Islamabad: In a diplomatic move that many in New Delhi view as theatre rather than strategy, Pakistan is once again turning to US President Donald Trump in the hope of reviving dialogue with India.
Amid growing global scrutiny over its track record on terrorism, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on Washington to facilitate a comprehensive peace process between the two countries, an idea India continues to firmly oppose, ANI reported.
Pakistan goes to US for help
Speaking at an event hosted by the US Embassy in Islamabad, Sharif praised Trump’s supposed efforts in helping de-escalate tensions with India, urging the US to play a more active role in encouraging dialogue between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Sharif’s comments echoed those made earlier by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who credited Trump with helping bring about a ceasefire agreement.
“On ten separate occasions, President Trump has taken credit for facilitating the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and rightly so,” Bhutto said.
“If the US is willing to help maintain this ceasefire, it is only reasonable to expect that its involvement in facilitating comprehensive talks would be equally useful.”
