After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table
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Pakistan secured a seat at U.S.-Iran peace negotiations after offering to demolish a Chinese-built Manhattan hotel.
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Steve Witkoff, a diplomatic envoy, announced an agreement involving a Pakistan-owned Manhattan hotel through the Board of Peace, positioning Pakistan as a key player in Trump administration diplomacy. The hotel deal appears to have been part of broader efforts to cultivate closer relations with Pakistan's government. Pakistan is now involved in negotiating peace talks with Iran, a significant role that reflects its elevated status in Trump administration foreign policy initiatives. The shift signals the administration's strategy of leveraging economic incentives and diplomatic engagement with strategic allies to advance its Middle East objectives. Pakistan's seat at the negotiating table underscores how Trump-era dealmaking has expanded its influence in regional peace efforts.
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