Pakistan has received an official invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join a new international effort called the “Board of Peace” aimed at supporting peace and security in war-torn Gaza. The invitation was delivered to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and confirmed by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
This Board of Peace is part of the second phase of Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, designed to help guide reconstruction and create a lasting resolution to the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Islamabad’s foreign office said Pakistan will stay engaged with global partners to work toward peace in the Gaza Strip and a durable solution to the Palestine issue consistent with United Nations resolutions.
In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to these international peace efforts. He said the country would continue cooperating with the world community to support peace and security in Gaza,a region devastated by years of conflict and humanitarian crisis.
The Board of Peace initiative has already drawn interest from many nations. Trump’s administration has reportedly sent invitations to leaders from more than 60 countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Argentina, Canada, and others as part of an effort to broaden international involvement in post-conflict governance and reconstruction.
Although details about the Board’s exact structure and functions remain somewhat unclear, early reports suggest that it will include high-profile figures from global politics and diplomacy. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and senior Trump advisers have been named as key participants on the initiative’s executive team.
Pakistan’s acceptance of the invitation marks a notable step in its foreign policy, blending its historic support for the Palestinian cause with active diplomatic engagement in broader global peace initiatives. For Islamabad, this participation is framed as consistent with its long-standing support for a peaceful two-state solution and its commitment to working within established international frameworks.
While the peace plan and the Board of Peace remain controversial in some quarters — especially given the complex politics of the Middle East, Pakistan’s inclusion signals a commitment to being part of international efforts to address one of the world’s most persistent conflicts.
