Islamabad:Pakistan has formally accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald J. Trump to join the Board of Peace (BoP), an international mechanism aimed at supporting the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to the invitation extended to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
The acceptance aligns with Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to Palestinian rights and comes under the framework of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 (adopted in November 2025), which endorsed President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict. The Board of Peace, chaired by President Trump, is tasked with overseeing post-conflict efforts in Gaza, including a permanent ceasefire, scaling up humanitarian aid, reconstruction of devastated infrastructure, and promoting regional stability.
In its official statement, Pakistan expressed hope that the BoP framework will facilitate concrete steps toward these objectives. The country reiterated its support for a credible, time-bound political process consistent with international law and relevant UN resolutions. This includes the realization of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, leading to the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and contiguous State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif (East Jerusalem) as its capital.
“Pakistan looks forward to continuing to play a constructive role as part of the Board of Peace for the achievement of these goals as well as to end the suffering of our Palestinian brothers and sisters,” the statement emphasized.
The move reflects Pakistan’s principled foreign policy on the Palestinian issue, which has consistently advocated for UN-mandated solutions, no recognition of Israel without a just resolution, and protection of Palestinian statehood and rights. It also underscores Islamabad’s strategic autonomy in engaging with major global powers while prioritizing multilateral efforts to address humanitarian crises and promote peace in conflict zones.
The Board of Peace has invited leaders from numerous countries, with membership potentially involving financial contributions for permanent seats (reports suggest over $1 billion for long-term status, though initial terms may not require payment). Several nations, including Turkey, have engaged with the initiative, and the charter signing ceremony is set to occur amid ongoing discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Pakistan’s participation is seen as distinct from any potential involvement in related mechanisms like the International Stabilization Force (ISF), with officials stressing that all engagements will remain guided by national interests, UN mandates, and the aspirations of the Palestinian people.
The announcement comes amid broader international efforts to transition Gaza from conflict to reconstruction, following the endorsement of the peace plan and the formation of transitional governance structures.
