Former Pakistani Foreign Secretary Shamshad Ahmad has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him "not trustworthy" in international negotiations, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear deal. Ahmad made these remarks in an interview with Mehr News Agency, where he referenced Trump’s 2018 withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) the Iran nuclear deal.
Ahmad dismissed Trump’s recent proposal to renegotiate with Tehran, warning that the U.S. president’s record shows he does not abide by agreements. "Trump is not a politician but a businessman whose main goal is to make deals based on commercial interests. He does not follow any rules," Ahmad stated.
The former diplomat criticized not only Trump but also previous American presidents, arguing that the U.S. has a history of breaking agreements when its interests are threatened. "American leaders have engaged in negotiations with countries around the world, but the moment they feel their interests are at risk, they withdraw without following any legal obligations," Ahmad said.
Citing Trump’s abrupt exit from the Iran deal, he compared the U.S. president to George W. Bush, who, he said, "messed up the world." Ahmad also pointed to Trump's "Deal of the Century"a controversial plan aimed at strengthening Israel’s position in the Middle East as another example of his one-sided approach to diplomacy.
"Trump previously tried to reshape the Middle East in Israel’s favor. Now, he seeks to strengthen Israel even more," Ahmad added.
Ahmad urged Muslim nations to shift their focus away from Western negotiations and instead strengthen ties among themselves to address common challenges. "Instead of looking to the West for solutions, Muslim countries should work together to solve their problems," he said.
Warning of Trump’s expansionist ambitions, Ahmad suggested that his policies would not stop at Gaza, Canada, and Mexico but could extend to Muslim countries as well. He emphasized that without unity, the Muslim world would remain vulnerable to external pressures and geopolitical manipulation.