ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has agreed to join the proposed Board of Peace, a US-backed international initiative aimed at supporting conflict resolution efforts, including achieving a durable ceasefire and long-term stability in Gaza, the Foreign Office said on Wednesday.
The decision follows an invitation extended by US President Donald Trump, who is chairing the initiative designed to bring together selected states and international figures to address conflicts in volatile regions.
In an official statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Islamabad supports the board’s stated objectives, particularly efforts directed at ending hostilities in Gaza, expanding humanitarian assistance, and supporting reconstruction initiatives in line with international law.
Pakistan is among several Muslim-majority countries that have conveyed their willingness to participate in the body. Other states that have accepted the invitation include Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, according to a joint diplomatic statement issued earlier.
The White House has indicated that the Board of Peace will include senior US officials and international figures, and will focus on facilitating dialogue, stabilisation efforts and post-conflict recovery in regions affected by prolonged violence.
Islamabad reiterated its long-standing position in support of a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions.
The Foreign Office added that Pakistan expects the initiative to translate into concrete steps that contribute to de-escalation, humanitarian relief and sustainable peace in the Middle East.
