Trump Hails India-Pakistan Harmony at Gaza Peace Summit, Charms Meloni with Compliment

The summit, attended by over 20 nations' leaders, focused on brokering a Gaza ceasefire, but Trump's remarks veered toward South Asian reconciliation. "India is a great country, and at its top is my very good friend, who has done wonderful work," Trump said, nodding to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi without naming him. Turning to Sharif onstage, he quipped, "I think India and Pakistan will now live together very well. Isn’t that right?" The room erupted in chuckles, with Sharif nodding enthusiastically.

The exchange underscored Trump's claim of averting a May conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Sharif, in a subsequent press conference, lavished praise on the U.S. leader, calling him "truly a man of peace." He credited Trump's interventions not only with halting the India-Pakistan standoff but also with securing eight global ceasefires. "Because of his efforts, peace was established," Sharif said, adding that Trump had "saved millions of lives."

Trump, ever the showman, invited Sharif to the podium for a five-minute address, then joked, "There’s nothing left to say now—let’s go home." He doubled down on his peacemaking credentials, boasting of stopping eight wars this year alone.

Dismissing Nobel Peace Prize speculation, Trump remarked, "I didn’t do this for the Nobel. I did it to save lives." With a wink, he added, "I’ve heard there’s a war between Pakistan and Afghanistan they’ll have to wait till I get back, because I’m an expert."

The summit wasn't all geopolitics. Spotting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni behind him, Trump turned and said, "You’re beautiful." He quickly clarified, "If someone says this about a woman in the U.S., their political career could be at risk but I’m willing to take the chance. You won’t be upset, right? Because you really are." Meloni smiled graciously amid the applause.

As tensions simmer in the Middle East and beyond, Trump's blend of bravado and banter highlighted his unorthodox diplomacy. With the Gaza talks advancing, eyes now turn to whether his "expertise" can extend to other flashpoints, like the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.