Islamabad nominates Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize over India-Pakistan mediation

Pakistan has officially nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis."

The nomination was announced in a statement posted by the Government of Pakistan on the social media platform X, shortly after Trump was asked about the Nobel Prize during a public appearance on June 20, Caliber.Az reports.

Government of Pakistan Recommends President Donald J. Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal…

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 20, 2025

"At a moment of heightened regional turbulence, President Trump demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship through robust diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi which de-escalated a rapidly deteriorating situation, ultimately securing a ceasefire and averting a broader conflict between the two nuclear states that would have had catastrophic consequences for millions of people in the region and beyond. This intervention stands as a testament to his role as a genuine peacemaker and his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue," the post reads.

In his response, Trump reiterated his longstanding claim that he deserves the prestigious award. “I should have gotten it four or five times,” he said. “They won’t give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.”

Trump has frequently credited himself with de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. On his social media platform, Truth Social, he posted on June 20 that he would never be recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize for efforts such as “stopping the war between India and Pakistan” or for his involvement in managing crises in Ukraine and the Middle East.

“I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize, no matter what I do,” Trump wrote.

He began his message by announcing that he had brokered a new peace agreement between Rwanda and Congo, nations long embroiled in a violent conflict. Trump said he arranged the deal in collaboration with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, describing it as a “wonderful” treaty aimed at ending what he called “one of the most violent and bloody wars, worse than most others, and ongoing for decades.”

According to Trump, representatives from Rwanda and Congo are expected to travel to Washington on Monday to sign the treaty. “It’s a Great Day for Africa and, quite frankly, a Great Day for the World!” he wrote.

Despite his efforts, Trump expressed frustration at what he sees as a lack of recognition for his contributions to international peace. “I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for this,” he added. “I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between India and Pakistan. I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between Serbia and Kosovo.”

By Tamilla Hasanova