Donald Trump has heaped praise on Pakistan, traditionally a troublesome US ally, saying it is a “fantastic country, fantastic place of fantastic people” according to an official statement released by Islamabad.
The US president-elect praise Pakistani Prime minister Nawaz Sharif through a phone call, whom Trump hailed as a “terrific guy”.
The statement by the government’s Press Information Department quoted Trump saying: “As I am talking to you prime minister, I feel I am talking to a person I have known for long. Your country is amazing with tremendous opportunities. Pakistanis are one of the most intelligent people.”
Oh God, this is an actual readout of a phone call between Trump and Pakistan's Prime Minister. via @rezhasan https://t.co/2Azj8FAmNH pic.twitter.com/RvascIjFqs
— DavidKenner (@DavidKenner) November 30, 2016
