Kuala Lumpur: US President Donald Trump has said that his administration will move swiftly to help resolve tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, following recent clashes along the border.
Speaking at the signing of a peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand in Malaysia, President Trump highlighted his administration’s focus on ending conflicts worldwide.
“As you know, this is one of the eight wars that my administration has ended in the last eight months, which is an average of one war per month. Now there is only one left,” he remarked.
Referring to the recent hostilities, he added: “I have heard that Pakistan and Afghanistan have started [a war], but I will resolve it very quickly.” Trump said he knew both the field marshal and the prime minister of Pakistan, describing them as strong leaders, and expressed confidence that the matter could be settled soon.
Recent Clashes and Talks
Earlier this month, heavy clashes were reported between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with both sides claiming casualties and property damage. The fighting subsided on October 19 after talks in Qatar, and a second round of discussions under the Doha peace framework began in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday. These talks are aimed at finding long-term solutions, including a possible ceasefire.
Pakistan has repeatedly accused militants of using Afghan territory to launch attacks, while Afghanistan has denied the allegations.
Trump’s Peace Diplomacy
President Trump emphasized that ending wars is a priority for his administration.
“If I can save millions of lives by spending some time, I don’t think there is anything better to do,” he said, adding that no previous US president had resolved conflicts in the same way.
On Sunday, in his presence, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen signed a peace agreement. Trump also announced a trade deal with Cambodia and a rare earth minerals agreement with Thailand, signaling Washington’s intent to use diplomacy and economic partnerships to reinforce peace.
He recalled earlier claims of helping to ease tensions between Pakistan and India, saying trade had been used as a tool to prevent escalation.