Pakistan has formally accepted an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join the newly established Board of Peace, an international mechanism aimed at supporting the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan. The announcement was made by the Foreign Office on Wednesday, highlighting Pakistan’s continued diplomatic engagement on the Gaza crisis and broader Middle East peace efforts.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the invitation was extended to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by President Trump, and Pakistan’s decision aligns with its longstanding commitment to international peace, security, and support for the Palestinian cause. The Board of Peace has been constituted under the framework of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, which calls for concrete steps to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The Foreign Office stated that Pakistan hopes the initiative will lead to tangible progress toward a permanent ceasefire, expanded humanitarian assistance for Palestinians, and the reconstruction of Gaza. Islamabad stressed that an immediate and durable ceasefire is essential to easing the humanitarian crisis, as months of conflict have resulted in widespread casualties, displacement, and destruction of civilian infrastructure.
Pakistan also emphasised the urgent need for unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza to ensure the delivery of food, medicine, and other essential supplies to affected civilians. Beyond emergency relief, the government reiterated that lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without addressing the root political causes of the conflict.
The Foreign Office reaffirmed Pakistan’s principled stance on the Palestinian issue, calling for a credible and time-bound political process that guarantees the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. This process, Pakistan said, must culminate 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.
Diplomatic sources noted that Pakistan’s inclusion in the Board of Peace could enhance the forum’s legitimacy, particularly among Muslim-majority countries, and help bridge differences among international stakeholders involved in Gaza peace efforts. While details about the board’s structure and operations have not been fully disclosed, officials indicated it would play a facilitative role in ceasefire coordination, humanitarian assistance, and post-conflict reconstruction under UN auspices.
The announcement comes ahead of a formal signing ceremony for the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Pakistan has expressed readiness to play a constructive role within the initiative to help end the suffering of the Palestinian people and support a sustainable political settlement.
