Key facts
- US Vice President JD Vance referred to Field Marshal Asim Munir as a "Pakistani" and "an important partner and friend."
- Vance described Munir as a "great military leader" and "great diplomat."
- Vance credited Munir with being "an important part of getting us to this point."
- Vance called Munir "an amazing friend of the United States."
- The remarks were made amid ongoing US-Pakistan security and diplomatic engagement.
US Vice President JD Vance stated that he had "two very, very important people" in his life, identifying them as "an Indian and a Pakistani." He clarified that the Indian is his wife, and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Munir. Vance mentioned speaking with Field Marshal Asim Munir more than anyone else over the preceding three months. He lauded Munir as a "great military leader" and "great diplomat," asserting that he was "an important part of getting us to this point" and "an amazing friend of the United States." The repeated contact between Vance and Munir occurs amidst ongoing US-Pakistan security and diplomatic engagement, including discussions related to regional stability and broader Middle East tensions.