Pakistan, along with seven other Muslim-majority nations, announced on Wednesday that they will join the US-led Board of Peace, an initiative proposed by former US President Donald Trump.
The joint statement, released by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, confirmed that the countries accepted the invitation extended by Trump.
“The ministers announce their countries’ shared decision to join the Board of Peace. Each nation will sign the relevant documents according to its legal and procedural requirements,” the statement read.
The UAE had confirmed its participation on Tuesday, while Pakistan and Egypt followed on Wednesday. All eight countries had previously collaborated with Trump in October on a plan to end the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Pakistan Supports Peace in Gaza
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to working with regional partners for peace. On social media, he said:
“Pakistan will continue to collaborate with our brotherly Arab-Islamic countries to achieve lasting peace in Gaza and support the Palestinian right to self-determination.”
The Foreign Office (FO) confirmed that Pakistan accepted Trump’s invitation to join the Board of Peace to support the implementation of the Gaza peace plan under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.
“Pakistan hopes this framework will lead to a permanent ceasefire, increased humanitarian aid, and reconstruction of Gaza,” the FO stated.
The FO added that these efforts aim to realize the Palestinian right to self-determination through a credible, time-bound political process, resulting in an independent and sovereign State of Palestine with Al Quds Al Sharif as its capital.
How the Board of Peace Will Function
Trump initially proposed the Board of Peace last September to address the Gaza conflict. Invitations sent last week outlined the board’s global peace-building mandate.
According to a draft charter, member states are asked to contribute $1 billion if they wish to maintain membership beyond three years. The charter grants broad executive powers to Trump, who will serve as chairman indefinitely. He also has authority over:
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Appointing and removing member states
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Approving or vetoing board decisions
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Creating or dissolving subsidiary entities to achieve board goals
The charter describes the board as a more nimble and effective alternative to traditional international institutions. It aims to address global conflicts through practical, pragmatic, and innovative solutions.
Currently, only a few countries, including Hungary, Israel, and the UAE, have joined the board without reservations.