The invitation comes as the White House formally unveiled the structure and members of the BoP.
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan has been invited to join the newly announced US-led Gaza Peace Board (BoP), a high-level international body tasked with overseeing the reconstruction of Gaza, transitional governance and the disarmament of Hamas, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
Responding to media questions, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi confirmed that US President Donald Trump had extended an invitation to Pakistan’s Prime Minister to join the Board, underlining Islamabad’s continued commitment to international efforts aimed at peace and stability in Gaza.
“Pakistan will remain committed to international efforts for peace and security in Gaza, leading to a lasting solution to the question of Palestine in accordance with United Nations resolutions,” the spokesperson said.
The invitation comes as the White House formally unveiled the structure and members of the BoP, which U.S. officials describe as an overarching mechanism for managing Gaza’s postwar transition. Western diplomats said The Jerusalem Post that the initiative resembles “a kind of mini-UN” initially focused on Gaza, but potentially expandable to other conflict zones.
Key figures, global reach
According to the White House announcement on Friday, the BOP’s founding executive members include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law. Other members include Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management; the president of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga; and the deputy national security advisor of the United States, Robert Gabriel.
Leaders from more than 60 countries have been invited to join the Peace Council. Canadian media reported that Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted an invitation to join. Argentine President Javier Milei publicly confirmed his acceptance, calling it “an honor” and stating that Argentina would support countries that “confront terrorism head-on and promote peace and freedom.”
Türkiye confirmed having received a formal invitation. “US President Donald Trump, in his capacity as the founding president of the Peace Council, sent a letter inviting our president, His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to participate as a founding member of the Peace Council,” said Turkish presidential spokesman Burhanettin Duran.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Cairo was considering an invitation for President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, while Jordan confirmed that King Abdullah was also invited and that consultations were taking place.
Governance, security and reconstruction
Under the US plan, Gaza will be governed during a transitional period by a technocratic Palestinian administration, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), headed by Dr. Ali Sha’ath, a former PA deputy minister originally from Khan Younis. The NCAG will oversee the restoration of public services, the reconstruction of civil institutions and the stabilization of daily life, while laying the foundation for long-term governance.
Former UN Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov has been appointed High Representative for Gaza, acting as the main link between the BoP and the NCAG and holding executive authority on the ground.
Security responsibilities will fall to an International Stabilization Force (ISF), commanded by US Major General Jasper Jeffers, currently head of US special forces. According to the White House, the ISF will lead security operations, support “comprehensive demilitarization” and enable the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials.
A separate Gaza Executive Board has also been formed to support governance and service delivery. Its members include Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi, Egyptian General Hassan Rashad, UAE Minister Reem Al-Hashimy, Dutch diplomat Sigrid Kaag and Israeli businessman Yakir Gabay, along with several members of the BoP.
President Trump said Thursday that he supported the newly appointed technocratic Palestinian government to govern Gaza during its transition, supported by the High Representative and the Peace Board. The initiative is expected to oversee a broader US “20-point plan” aimed at ending the Gaza war and reshaping post-conflict governance.
While Washington has long supported Israel’s demand that Hamas hand over all weapons, the group has insisted it would require political and security guarantees before any disarmament.
Pakistan has consistently called for an immediate ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access and accountability for violations of international humanitarian law. Islamabad maintains that any lasting peace effort must ultimately lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in accordance with UN resolutions.
The officials said Pakistan would carefully evaluate its role in the balance of payments while continuing to support diplomatic initiatives that address both the Gaza humanitarian catastrophe and the broader Palestinian issue.
