Washington, Sept. 28 -- A new White House photograph has surfaced of Donald Trump's meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, showing them presenting rare earth minerals to the US President in the Oval Office.

The presentation underscored what many described as Pakistan's effort to win favour in Washington.

Last week, Munir showcased the box of rare earths in a symbolic gesture aimed at boosting ties with the US at a time when Trump is seeking to curb China's dominance in the critical minerals supply chain.

Sharif, the first Pakistani leader to visit the White House in six years, joined Trump and Munir for discussions that lasted about 90 minutes.

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