Pakistan, regional states welcome US invitation to join Board of Peace on Gaza

The Foreign Office of Pakistan on Wednesday issued a press release stating that the ministers of foreign affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar have welcomed the invitation extended to their leaders by the President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, to join the Board of Peace.

According to the press release, the ministers announced their countries’ shared decision to join the Board of Peace. Each country will sign the joining documents in accordance with its respective legal and other necessary procedures, including Egypt, Pakistan, and the UAE, which have already announced their decision to join.

The ministers reiterated their countries’ support for the peace efforts led by President Trump and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the implementation of the mission of the Board of Peace as a transitional administration. The press release said the mission is set out in the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict and endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.

The statement added that the initiative aims to consolidate a permanent ceasefire, support the reconstruction of Gaza, and advance a just and lasting peace grounded in the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood in accordance with international law, paving the way for security and stability for all countries and people of the region.