Trump Vows to Quickly Resolve Taliban-Pakistan Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at an event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, said his administration is prepared to swiftly and effectively resolve the ongoing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Claiming he had recently become aware of a new war emerging between the two neighboring countries, Trump asserted, “I will solve this war very soon.” He added that over the past eight months, his administration has ended eight separate conflicts—an achievement he described as unprecedented in U.S. presidential history.

Criticizing his predecessors, Trump said past U.S. presidents preferred to involve the country in new wars rather than putting an end to existing ones. His remarks come amid long-standing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, fueled by border disputes and accusations that Pakistan shelters armed groups operating inside Afghanistan.

While the Taliban-led administration in Kabul has yet to present a clear strategy for easing tensions with Pakistan, Trump’s statements have drawn attention to Washington’s potential role in managing regional crises. However, many observers argue that without a legitimate governing body in Kabul, implementing any lasting solution would be difficult.