WASHINGTON (Dunya News) – United States President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to become part of the Gaza Board of Peace, a body being formed to address the ongoing crisis in the Palestinian territory.
The Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed that Pakistan has formally received the invitation to join the peace board established for Gaza.
Responding to media queries, the spokesperson said that Pakistan will continue to play an active role in global initiatives aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region.
He emphasized that Pakistan remains in close contact with the international community to support efforts for lasting peace in Gaza, adding that a just and durable solution to the Palestine issue must be achieved in line with United Nations resolutions.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 18, 2026Pakistan, he said, will continue backing diplomatic efforts to ensure long-term peace in the Middle East.
According to international media, the White House has already announced the names of several members of the Gaza Board of Peace, which has been created under President Trump’s peace initiative.
The board is intended to coordinate on security arrangements, humanitarian assistance, and reconstruction efforts, while also encouraging reforms within the Palestinian Authority and governance structures.
President Trump has named himself as chair of the board and has appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former British prime minister Tony Blair, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and senior negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff as members. Subsequently, leaders from Egypt, Türkiye, Argentina, and Canada also confirmed that they had been invited to join the panel.
Meanwhile, Israel has rejected the formation of the Gaza peace board, calling it inconsistent with Israeli government policy.
According to foreign media reports, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel was not consulted on the creation of the board. The statement added that Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar plans to raise the issue with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.