Trump again calls Shehbaz Sharif great leader at UN
The US president also described the prime minister as a wonderful human being, according to UrduPoint.
US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, calling him a great leader and a wonderful human being, UrduPoint reported on September 22.
The outlet's report, filed on that date, said Trump made the remarks while speaking at the UN, describing Shehbaz Sharif as a great leader once again. The headline quoted Trump as saying, "Shehbaz Sharif is a wonderful human being." Trump also made a reference to Pakistan and India, but the full quotation and its context were not included in the retrievable portion of the report.
No further details from Trump's address or any response from the Prime Minister's Office were immediately available. The UrduPoint report did not provide a transcript or the section of the speech containing the remarks.
The United Nations General Assembly session brings together heads of state and government each year. Pakistan has taken part in the current session. The interaction between the US and Pakistani leadership has been closely followed in both countries.
Skardu Times could not independently verify the remarks from the UN or the White House at the time of filing.
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