- India,
- 07-Aug-2025 12:40 PM IST
Asim Munir News: On the global stage, while US President Donald Trump has increased tensions with many countries through tariff war, on the other hand, his attitude towards Pakistan seems to be soft and friendly. In recent developments, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir's second visit to the US in two months and the economic concessions given to Pakistan are a clear indication of this.Munir's visit to AmericaPakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir is going to visit the US soon. His visit is to attend the farewell ceremony of US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Michael E Kurilla, which will be held at CENTCOM headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Earlier in June 2025, Munir visited the US, where he met with President Trump. Apart from this, Pakistan Air Force Chief Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu also visited the US recently.Kurilla's Pakistan connectionGeneral Michael E Kurilla has a special affection towards Pakistan. He has repeatedly praised Pakistan's role in the fight against terrorism, especially the Islamic State - Khorasan (ISIS-K). Kurilla visited Pakistan in July 2025, further strengthening military cooperation between the two countries. However, Kurilla believes that the US should maintain a balanced relationship with both India and Pakistan.Trump and Munir's meetingDuring General Munir's visit to the US in June 2025, he had a two-hour meeting with President Trump. According to White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly, Trump called Munir because Munir recommended Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for preventing a possible nuclear war between India and Pakistan. This meeting reflects the growing trust between the two countries.Trump's generosity towards PakistanThe Trump administration has adopted several liberal policies towards Pakistan in recent times. The US has reduced the tariff imposed on Pakistan from 29% to 19%, which is a big step. Apart from this, an oil agreement has also been signed between the US and Pakistan recently. The US has also played an important role in the financial aid Pakistan received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). All these steps reflect the soft stance of the Trump administration towards Pakistan.
