Former Indian intelligence chief Amarjit Singh Dulat has praised the Munir-Trump meeting at the White House as a major diplomatic milestone, urging both India and Pakistan to seize the moment for direct talks. He congratulated Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and the Pakistani people, calling the luncheon meeting in Washington “huge for Pakistan.”
Praise for Diplomatic Engagement
Speaking in London during a book event at King’s College, Dulat highlighted the significance of the over two-hour-long meeting between Munir and US President Donald Trump. The discussion took place in the Cabinet Room and Oval Office and marked a rare high-level engagement between Washington and Islamabad. Trump was accompanied by key officials, while Munir was joined by Pakistan’s national security adviser and interior minister.
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Hope for Dialogue
Dulat called on Field Marshal Munir to visit India next and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “If they can meet in Washington, why not Delhi?” he asked. He recalled Modi’s 2015 visit to Lahore as an example of how diplomacy can break barriers. “Someone has to take the first step,” Dulat emphasized.
Acknowledgment of Peace Efforts
The ex-RAW chief acknowledged that relations between the two nations remain tense but said he was hopeful. He applauded Munir’s role in helping secure a ceasefire following the recent four-day conflict. Dulat stated, “There should be no war between India and Pakistan—it’s dangerous.”
Candid Admissions and Personal Reflections
Dulat admitted that India has no hard evidence directly linking Pakistan to the recent Pahalgam attack, noting that such intelligence gaps are common. He also revealed that political considerations influenced India’s military response.
He fondly recalled his visits to Pakistan and praised its unmatched hospitality. “I visited four times after retirement. We cannot match it,” he said, also describing his friendship with former ISI chief General Asad Durrani as one built on mutual respect.
Dulat’s call for renewed dialogue arrives at a time when regional stability hinges on bold and peaceful initiatives.
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