ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have agreed in principle to join the Board of Peace, a US-backed initiative aimed at ending the Gaza conflict and advancing a permanent ceasefire, according to a joint statement issued on Tuesday.

The decision was announced by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, who said they welcomed an invitation extended by US President Donald J. Trump for their leaders to become part of the proposed body.

Pakistan joins US-backed Board of Peace for Gaza

According to the statement, the participating countries have taken a shared decision to join the Board of Peace, with each state set to complete its participation through its respective legal and procedural requirements. Egypt, Pakistan, and the UAE have already formally indicated their intent to join.

Support for Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction

The ministers reaffirmed their support for US-led peace efforts and expressed commitment to the Board of Peace’s proposed role as a transitional administration, as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict.

The initiative, endorsed under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, aims to consolidate a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, support post-war reconstruction, and promote a just and lasting peace based on the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood under international law.

The statement said the plan is intended to contribute to long-term security and stability across the region, benefiting all countries and peoples affected by the conflict.

The joint declaration was issued in Islamabad and dated January 21, 2026.