U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised Washington’s growing ties with Pakistan, describing relations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir as a “true friendship.”

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has described the evolving relationship between the United States and Pakistan as a “true friendship,” while praising the roles of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir in regional diplomacy and stability efforts.

Speaking during the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, Hegseth reportedly highlighted Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement and mediation initiatives, saying cooperation between Washington and Islamabad continues in areas related to security, peace efforts, and regional stability.

His remarks come amid increasing diplomatic engagement between Pakistan and the United States, particularly regarding regional tensions, Iran-related negotiations, and broader Middle East developments. Analysts view the comments as another signal of warming communication between the two countries after several years of strained relations.

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Statements reflect remarks attributed to U.S. officials during public events and may be interpreted differently in diplomatic and political contexts. Bilateral relations continue to evolve based on regional and international developments.