Shahbaz immediately stood up on ‘Please stand up’? Video of Trump-Sharif meeting from Board of Peace stage goes viral

New Delhi: The meeting between Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US President Donald Trump during the ‘Board of Peace’ program organized in America has become a topic of heated discussion on social media. The video of a small incident that happened on the stage is going viral, in which Sharif is seen standing up immediately on a gesture from Trump.

Sharif’s warm behavior and body language towards Trump during the program is garnering different reactions on social media. Some people are calling it diplomatic etiquette, while others are raising questions about it.

‘Please stand up’ and Sharif stood up immediately

There came a moment during the program when Trump, pointing towards Sharif in the middle of his speech, said, "Please stand up."

As soon as Trump said this, Shahbaz Sharif immediately stood up from his seat. The scene was captured on camera and is now being shared widely on social media.

Puppet Showbaz Shariff of Pakistan Tries to Hug Trump
Then he tells Trump he has to go back to him. Meaning his boss Asim Munir. Then he salutes Trump…………This puppet only knows how to serve military dictators pic.twitter.com/gYh8lWO8oF

— Ali (@MerruX) February 19, 2026

Discussion on greetings and ‘salute’

In the viral clips, Sharif is seen warmly greeting Trump. In a video it appears that he is trying to hug her by bending slightly.

While coming down from the stage, Sharif made a brief gesture with his hand, which some social media users are describing as ‘salute’. Although it was not a formal military salute, his gesture has sparked debate online and some users "sycophancy"Giving an agreement.

Mention of India-Pakistan tension

During the same program, Trump also mentioned the tension between India and Pakistan. He said that he had talked to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sharif spoke in praise of Trump

Earlier, in the inaugural meeting of the ‘Board of Peace’, Shahbaz Sharif had openly praised Trump. He said that due to Trump’s intervention a possible major conflict between India and Pakistan could be avoided.

Sharif told Trump "man of peace"told and their "Praised dynamic leadership. Even after this statement, discussions have intensified in political and social media circles regarding the meeting of the two leaders.