Congress mentioned PM Modi’s declare of getting a particular relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump “now stands completely uncovered”. File
Congress basic secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh mentioned, “Field Marshal Asim Munir, whose incendiary and inflammatory remarks provided the immediate backdrop to the brutal terror attacks in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, appears to be a favourite of the U.S..”
He was hosted to an unprecedented lunch on June 18, 2025, in Washington DC by President Trump, Mr. Ramesh identified.
“The Pakistan Army Chief is soon going to America again to attend a farewell function for the retiring US Central Command Chief Gen. Michael Kurilla–the same General Kurilla who had on June 10, 2025, called Pakistan, in his own words, ‘a phenomenal partner in counter-terrorism operations.’ What a bizarre certificate this was,” he mentioned in a submit on X.
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“Prime Minister Modi has been claiming a special relationship with President Trump. That now stands totally exposed,” Mr. Ramesh mentioned.
He additionally identified that since January 2025, the U.S. doesn’t have a daily Ambassador in New Delhi nor has it named anybody but for affirmation by the U.S. Senate — not like for different key international locations like China.
Mr. Munir is predicted to go to the U.S. this week for consultations with prime American officers, his second journey to Washington because the four-day battle with India, Dawn News reported.
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In June, Mr. Munir travelled to the U.S. on a uncommon five-day journey throughout which he attended a personal luncheon with President Trump. That assembly culminated in Mr. Trump’s announcement of enhanced U.S.-Pakistan cooperation in varied fields, together with an oil deal.
After his assembly with Mr. Trump in June, Mr. Munir had held a complete and candid trade with senior students, analysts, coverage specialists, and representatives of main worldwide media shops in Washington.
His go to to the U.S. got here weeks after the four-day battle between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault.
Published – August 08, 2025 10:31 am IST



