Pakistan has decided to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, the Foreign Office (FO) announced, as Islamabad looks to play a role in easing the crisis in Gaza.
The Foreign Office said the decision aligns with Pakistan’s continued support for the Gaza Peace Plan under United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2803.
Pakistan received the invitation last week after the Trump administration contacted several countries and global figures to join the board and related bodies focused on post-war governance and reconstruction in Gaza.
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Trump is expected to formally unveil the first charter of the “Board of Peace”, a proposed body to help resolve international conflicts. Reports say permanent membership carries a $1 billion price tag.
The board will be launched in Davos, Switzerland. While it was first designed to oversee Gaza’s rebuilding, a draft charter seen by AFP suggests its role may extend beyond Palestinian territory.
In its statement, the Foreign Office said Pakistan hopes the board will lead to concrete steps towards a permanent ceasefire, expanded humanitarian aid for Palestinians, and the rebuilding of Gaza.
Islamabad also said it expects the process to support the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination through a credible and time-bound political path, in line with UN resolutions.
Pakistan reiterated its support for the creation of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
The statement added that Pakistan is committed to playing a constructive role in the Board of Peace to help reduce the suffering of Palestinians.
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The US-brokered October agreement has so far moved only through its first phase. Fighting slowed, some Israeli forces withdrew, and Hamas released hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees.
However, the ceasefire has been repeatedly violated. Reports say more than 460 Palestinians have been killed in clashes since October.
