(Web Desk) – Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have announced their decision to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” a new international initiative aimed at supporting peace efforts in Gaza and promoting regional stability.
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In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Qatar confirmed that their leaders had accepted Trump’s invitation to become part of the board. The statement said each country would complete the necessary legal and procedural steps to formally join, noting that Pakistan, Egypt and the UAE had already publicly announced their participation.
The ministers reaffirmed their support for peace efforts led by President Trump and expressed commitment to the mission of the Board of Peace as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza conflict. The plan, which has been endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, aims to consolidate a permanent ceasefire, support Gaza’s reconstruction and advance a just and lasting peace based on the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared the joint statement on social media, reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to working with Arab and Islamic partners to achieve lasting peace in Gaza and safeguard the rights of the Palestinian people.
Separately, Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had accepted the US president’s invitation to join the board. The statement said Pakistan viewed the framework as an opportunity to help implement a permanent ceasefire, expand humanitarian assistance for Palestinians and contribute to Gaza’s long-term reconstruction.
The Foreign Office added that Pakistan hoped the initiative would lead to a credible, time-bound political process resulting in the establishment of an independent, sovereign and contiguous State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders with Al Quds Al Sharif as its capital.
President Trump first proposed the Board of Peace last September as part of his plan to end the Gaza conflict. A draft charter circulated to dozens of countries outlines a broader global role for the body, allowing it to address other international conflicts in the future.
According to reports, the charter envisions the board as a more flexible and effective peace-building platform, chaired by Trump himself, with significant executive authority vested in the chair. The proposal has raised concerns among some international observers who fear it could overlap with or challenge the role of existing multilateral institutions.
Despite these concerns, Pakistan and its regional partners say they remain focused on supporting practical steps toward peace, humanitarian relief and long-term stability in the Middle East.
