Sharif spoke a day after meeting Trump at the White House with Pakistani military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. Munir said Trump deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering a ceasefire in May’s conflict with India.

“Pakistan stands ready for a composite, comprehensive and result-oriented dialogue with India on all outstanding issues,” Sharif told the UN General Assembly. “South Asia requires proactive rather than provocative leadership.”

Sharif described Trump’s leadership as “bold and visionary,” adding that without Trump’s decisive action, the consequences could have been catastrophic. He emphasised dialogue over hostility to ensure lasting peace.

Sharif also claimed victory over India, saying, “India came shrouded in arrogance but we sent them back in humiliation.” This followed Modi’s May order to attack Pakistani military sites after the Pahalgam terror attack, which Pakistan denied responsibility for.

Trump later announced a ceasefire. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said both nations would hold talks at a neutral venue. Sharif urged sustained dialogue, stressing that peace in South Asia depends on mutual understanding and constructive engagement.

Experts said Sharif’s UNGA appeal reflects Pakistan’s strategic shift towards dialogue and diplomacy, signalling a potential change in Indo-Pak relations.

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Relations between the two neighbors have worsened in recent months. After the deadly Pahalgam attack in April, India launched Operation Sindoor, striking terrorist bases. Pakistan retaliated with attacks on Indian military camps. This exchange quickly escalated, with both sides carrying out drone and missile strikes. The tension eased only after both countries reached an understanding on May 10.

Dar reminded that the composite dialogue with India began in 2003 under General Pervez Musharraf. It covered eight major issues, including Kashmir, trade, and security. However, the process collapsed after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and was never revived.

While Indian leaders maintain that talks will only focus on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and terrorism, Dar insisted that Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts had gained global attention. He also warned that Pakistan is fully prepared to respond strongly to any aggression by India on land, air, or sea.

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