On June 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a closed-door lunch meeting at the White House with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. The meeting, held in the Cabinet Room at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, marked the first time during Trump's second term that he met with a foreign military chief. The event was attended by senior members of the Trump administration, including Pakistan's ISI Chief Lt. Gen. Asim Malik and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The meeting occurred amid ongoing regional tensions, including the recent India-Pakistan four-day military conflict and the broader Middle East crisis involving Iran and Israel. President Trump described the meeting as an honor and expressed admiration for Pakistan, calling Munir an influential figure. He also credited his efforts for helping to end the recent conflict between India and Pakistan. The lunch was a rare diplomatic gesture highlighting the importance of Pakistan's military leadership in regional security and strategic cooperation. The Pakistani military and government had not officially confirmed the meeting beforehand, making it an unusual development in U.S.-Pakistan relations. The meeting was widely covered by international media and was seen as a milestone in bilateral ties.