Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unable to attend the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh due to prior commitments, received warm praise from co-host US President Donald Trump, much to the discomfort of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The summit was also co-hosted by Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Speaking on Monday (13 October), Trump described India as “a great country” led by “a very good friend of mine at the top,” applauding Modi’s efforts. Turning briefly to Sharif, who stood behind him during the closing address, Trump expressed optimism that India and Pakistan would “live very nicely together.”

The faint laughter from world leaders present was audible during the televised speech. At one point, Trump paused and invited Sharif to say a few words in what appeared to b

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