Islamabad [Pakistan], June 22: Pakistan has recommended US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his "diplomatic intervention" during the recent India-Pakistan crisis, which brought the two nuclear powers to the brink of all-out war.
"The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend President Donald J Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis," Islamabad said in a statement posted on X.
The government said that Trump demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship at a moment of heightened regional turbulence through robust diplomatic engagement.
This averted a broader conflict between the two nuclear-armed states that would have had catastrophic consequences for millions of people in the region and beyond, Islamabad said.
"This intervention stands as a testament to his role as a genuine peacemaker and his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue," the statement said.
The announcement comes days after Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, had an unprecedented White House lunch. Trump said he was "honoured" to meet Munir.
Source:Qatar Tribune
