GG News Bureau
Washington/New Delhi,22nd January,: Foreign ministers from eight Islamic nations, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, have agreed to join United States President Donald J Trump’s newly proposed “Board of Peace”, a multilateral initiative aimed at stabilising Gaza and advancing a lasting resolution to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
In a joint statement released on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed their collective decision to accept President Trump’s invitation to participate in the board. The initiative has been unveiled as part of phase two of the fragile ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which seeks to bring an end to months of intense hostilities in Gaza.
“The Ministers announce their countries’ shared decision to join the Board of Peace,” the statement said, adding that each country would complete the necessary legal and procedural steps to formalise participation. 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 underlined their commitment to implementing the mandate of the Board of Peace as a transitional administrative mechanism. The initiative is anchored in the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict and has received backing through United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.
According to the statement, the Board of Peace will focus on consolidating a permanent ceasefire, supporting the reconstruction of Gaza, and advancing a just and lasting peace grounded in the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood, in line with international law. The ministers stressed that these efforts are essential for ensuring long-term security and stability for all countries and peoples in the region.
Reports by Al Jazeera noted that the Trump administration has reached out to several global leaders to participate in the body, which is envisioned as a platform to oversee governance capacity-building, regional diplomatic engagement, reconstruction planning, and large-scale funding mobilisation for Gaza’s recovery.
The proposal comes at a critical moment, as international stakeholders seek to prevent a relapse into violence following the ceasefire. Gaza’s infrastructure has suffered extensive damage during the conflict, and rebuilding efforts are expected to require billions of dollars in international assistance and coordinated regional support.
While reactions to the Board of Peace have been mixed globally, the participation of key Islamic and Arab nations is being viewed as a significant diplomatic signal. Analysts say the move could lend regional legitimacy to the initiative and help bridge gaps between Western-led peace frameworks and the political expectations of the Muslim world.
Further details on the structure, leadership and timeline of the Board of Peace are expected to emerge in the coming weeks as member states complete accession formalities.
