Pakistan, May 17 -- US President Donald Trump praised Pakistanis as "brilliant people" and stressed the importance of trade in building peace. In a recent Fox News interview, he reflected on the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan earlier this year. Trump claimed his diplomatic efforts were crucial in preventing what he described as a "near-nuclear conflict." The situation had escalated quickly, with both nations on the verge of war. However, Trump believes his behind-the-scenes intervention helped cool tensions before it spiraled further.

Trump recalled that missiles were being launched, and both sides were retaliating rapidly. "That was going to be a nuclear war, I think, or close," Trump said. He credited his administration...