Pakistan has officially accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the newly established “Board of Peace,” a body focused on Gaza. Islamabad expressed hope that its participation will help achieve a lasting ceasefire, expand humanitarian aid, and support reconstruction efforts for Palestinians.
Official acceptance and objectives
On Wednesday, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had accepted Trump’s invitation. The ministry described the move as part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to support the Gaza Peace Plan within the framework of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.
It emphasized that the board could facilitate concrete steps toward a permanent ceasefire, increased humanitarian assistance, and rebuilding Gaza.
Structure and timing of the board
The White House unveiled the Board of Peace last week, alongside other transitional bodies such as the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. The initiative coincides with the second phase of a ceasefire that ended intense hostilities.
The conflict, which began in October 2023, has claimed over 71,000 Palestinian lives and left 171,000 injured, according to Gaza health authorities.
Expanding international membership
Pakistan is among several nations invited to join the board. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet also confirmed receiving an invitation to become a “Founding Member State.” Other countries reportedly invited include China, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore.
The diverse membership aims to create a geographically balanced coalition to support post-conflict reconstruction and lend legitimacy to the peace process in Gaza—a region of particular concern to Muslim-majority nations like Pakistan and Türkiye.
