Trump claims resolving Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict is 'very easy'

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During a meeting at the White House on October 17, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Cabinet Room. Trump claimed to have helped resolve eight international conflicts over the past eight months, citing the Pakistan-India border dispute and Gaza peace accords as examples. He recently described the Ukraine-Russia conflict as “number nine” on his list of conflicts he’s worked to settle.

Trump expressed confidence that he had successfully addressed conflicts he considered straightforward, including those involving Armenia, and commended Russian President Vladimir Putin for being surprised by the Middle East peace efforts. Zelensky criticized Russian aggression and sought military aid to strengthen Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.

While discussing his recent diplomatic efforts, Trump highlighted his summit with Putin and emphasized his belief that his peace initiatives are deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. He recounted his involvement in resolving long-standing wars between India and Pakistan, and in various Balkan conflicts, asserting that he often completes these resolutions quickly and effectively.

Last week, Trump mentioned the rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan and said he would tackle the issue once he returned from a trip to the Middle East, asserting his skill at “solving wars.” He cited his ability to bring peace to countries engaged in decades-long conflicts and claimed to have mostly succeeded within a day.

Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump as a “genuine man of peace” during a news conference in Egypt, following the signing of the Gaza peace agreement. The prime minister credited Trump with efforts that contributed to peace initiatives in South Asia and the Middle East, calling his leadership crucial in preventing a potential nuclear war and describing him as a leader who “stopped seven, now eight wars.” Shehbaz predicted that history would remember Trump for his diplomatic achievements and expressed hope that his leadership would be remembered fondly as a symbol of peace.