🕊️ Trump: “I Don’t Like Wars, I Want Peace Around the World”
US President Donald Trump, speaking at the Saudi-American Investment Forum in Riyadh, emphasized his commitment to global peace. Referring to the recent military escalation, he said,
“I don’t like wars. Last week, my administration helped bring about an immediate ceasefire between Pakistan and India after Operation Banyan Marsus.”
🤝 Praise for Leadership and Diplomacy
President Trump commended the leadership of both nations for showing wisdom and restraint.
“The leadership of Pakistan and India is strong. Both sides understood the seriousness of the situation, and I hope this ceasefire continues.”
He also lauded Vice President JD Vince and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their roles in de-escalating the crisis:
“You did a great job. This could have cost millions of lives.”
🕍 “Let’s Do Business Together”
Trump revealed that he encouraged both nations to shift focus from conflict to cooperation:
“I told Pakistan and India—let’s do business together. Hopefully, we can bring their leaders to the table, maybe even have a great dinner.”
📉 Operation Banyan Marsus Ends With Ceasefire
On May 10, Pakistan launched Operation Banyan Marsus in response to Indian aggression, targeting key Indian military installations including Udhampur, Pathankot, and Adampur airbases, along with the Brahmos storage site and S-400 missile systems.
Shortly after, both countries agreed to a ceasefire, facilitated by U.S. diplomatic efforts, as confirmed by Trump on social media platform X.
🌍 Trump on Middle East, Iran, and Global Peace
President Trump also addressed broader foreign policy matters:
- Iran: He said he wants to make a peace deal with Iran but warned that the offer is not permanent.
- Lebanon and Hezbollah: He blamed Hezbollah for destabilizing Lebanon and called the situation in Gaza a humanitarian tragedy.
- Syria: Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria after discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and said the U.S. is ready to give Syria “a new opportunity.”
- Israel-Saudi Relations: He expressed optimism that Saudi Arabia may normalize relations with Israel soon.
🇺🇸 “America Has the Best Economy in the World”
Trump also touted his domestic achievements, stating:
“Because of my leadership, America has become attractive for wealth creation.”
He highlighted reduced bureaucracy and improved trade relations, especially with China, which has agreed to ease import restrictions on U.S. products.
