ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally accepted an invitation to join the Board of Peace aimed at achieving sustainable peace in Gaza, the Foreign Office confirmed on Wednesday.

According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the invitation was extended by Donald Trump to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan’s participation comes as part of international efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire and advance a political framework for peace in Gaza.

The spokesperson said Pakistan has expressed support for the Gaza peace plan under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, which provides the basis for the initiative. The Board of Peace is intended to take practical steps toward securing a lasting ceasefire and stabilising conditions in the conflict-hit territory.

Pakistan has also called for increased humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people and reiterated its support for their right to self-determination. The Foreign Office reaffirmed Pakistan’s position in favour of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

The spokesperson said Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and expressed hope that the Board of Peace would lead to tangible progress toward peace.

The United States has been urging global leaders to join the Board of Peace under President Trump’s leadership. According to officials, permanent membership of the board carries a fee of $1 billion.