By: Farooq Mirza
ISLAMKOT, PK / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2025 / Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, arrived in the United States to a warm and celebratory welcome from Pakistani diaspora communities across American cities. From Washington, D.C. to New York and California, community leaders and families gathered with flags and banners, honouring him as a distinguished "Defender of Pakistan." Though a small group of PTI activists briefly staged a protest - reflecting political divisions - the overwhelming mood among the diaspora remained one of pride and celebration, as they hailed his arrival as a tribute to national unity and resilience.
Field Marshal Munir's personal integrity, leadership, and global vision have become linchpins of this renewed engagement. His elevation to Field Marshal in May 2025 - only the second in Pakistan's history - underscores his historic stature and provides both nations a unique opportunity to build mutual trust and broaden cooperation. His proactive stance on counter terrorism and regional security aligns closely with U.S. strategic interests, especially in managing the security vacuum left by the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.
This high level visit opens the door to expanded U.S.-Pakistan collaboration in several crucial arenas:
Counter terrorism & security cooperation: Building on joint achievements such as the capture and intelligence sharing on ISIS Khorasan operatives, both sides can now coordinate to secure "leftover" U.S. equipment in Afghanistan-efforts critical to regional stability.
Strategic diplomacy: Field Marshal Munir's military diplomacy is already being recognized at the highest levels. During congressional testimony, CENTCOM Chief Gen. Michael Kurilla described Pakistan as a "phenomenal partner," highlighting Islamabad's effectiveness in counterterrorism operations.
The Trump administration deserves credit for shifting U.S. policy tone-moving from confrontation to engagement. President Trump's public acknowledgement of Pakistan's role and his offer to facilitate a Kashmir dialogue is historic. Should these overtures advance into tangible progress, it would mark a major achievement for his diplomatic legacy. Both Washington and Islamabad can now seize this moment to initiate meaningful discussions on Kashmir-reaffirming that dialogue, not conflict, is the path forward.
Moreover, both nations can collaborate to trace, recover, and secure U.S. military materiel left behind in Afghanistan. As President Trump has emphasized, regaining control of this equipment is not only a national security prerogative but also a trust building measure that demonstrates continued cooperation between the military establishments.
Conclusion
Field Marshal Munir's visit thus embodies a new beginning-a milestone marked by personal credibility, mutual respect, and strategic foresight. It reaffirms the potential for U.S.-Pakistan relations to evolve beyond crisis management into a forward-looking partnership, especially if Washington and Islamabad work in synergy on regional security, economic growth, and diplomatic engagement.
From Press Information Department (PID),
Islamabad Pakistan (Source)
CONTACT:
Farooq Mirza
E-mail: Farooq@4thpillar.org
Phone: 201-681-9957
SOURCE: Press Information Department (PID), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan
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