Islamabad, Pakistan — January 18, 2026: Pakistan has been formally invited by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to join a newly proposed international diplomatic body known as the Board of Peace, aimed at advancing peace and stability in the Gaza Strip following years of conflict, the Foreign Office confirmed.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received the official invitation to participate in the board, which is part of a broader U.S.-led initiative to address governance, reconstruction, and long-term peace in Gaza. It added that Pakistan will continue to engage with international efforts for peace and security in the region and work toward a lasting solution to the Palestinian issue in accordance with United Nations resolutions.
The Board of Peace concept was unveiled as part of a phased peace plan that emerged under a United Nations Security Council resolution and U.S. diplomatic efforts to shift Gaza from ceasefire to stabilization and reconstruction. The initiative has drawn invitations to roughly 60 countries, encompassing states across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
U.S. officials have said the board’s stated objective is to coordinate diplomatic support, resources, and reconstruction plans in post-conflict Gaza, although critics argue the body could duplicate or undermine existing multilateral institutions like the United Nations. Earlier drafts of the Board’s charter reportedly include provisions for funding and membership terms that have been subject to international debate.
According to the Foreign Office, Pakistan’s potential role in the Board aligns with its long-standing support for Palestinian rights, humanitarian relief, and a negotiated settlement that respects international law and UN resolutions. Islamabad has historically advocated for a two-state solution and condemned violence against civilians in the conflict.
The invitation follows similar outreach by Washington to leaders in the Middle East and beyond, including Turkey, Egypt, India, and other governments. While some nations have publicly welcomed the initiative, others have expressed reservations about its structure and implications for existing peace mechanisms.
As discussions continue over the Board’s scope and operational framework, Pakistani officials say they will assess the invitation in light of national interest and regional stability goals, with formal participation yet to be confirmed.
Originally published by: Reuters, Arab News, Global Times and SAMAA TV.
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