Doha, January 22: Foreign ministers from eight Islamic countries, including several Arab nations, have agreed to join United States President Donald J. Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” expressing collective support for international efforts to end the Gaza conflict.
In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates welcomed President Trump’s invitation and announced their shared decision to participate in the initiative.
The statement said each country would complete the required legal and procedural steps to formalize its membership. Egypt, Pakistan, and the UAE have already publicly confirmed their decision to join the body.
The ministers reiterated their support for peace efforts led by President Trump and reaffirmed their commitment to the Board of Peace’s mission as a transitional administration under the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict. The plan has been endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.
According to the statement, the initiative aims to consolidate a permanent ceasefire, support the reconstruction of Gaza, and advance a just and lasting peace rooted in the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood in accordance with international law. The ministers said these efforts are intended to pave the way for long-term security and stability across the region.
The Board of Peace was unveiled as part of the second phase of a fragile ceasefire agreement with Hamas to end the Israel–Gaza conflict, according to media reports. The Trump administration has sent invitations to multiple world leaders to join the body, which is envisioned to oversee governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, and large-scale funding and capital mobilization in the region. (ANI)
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