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8 Muslim Countries Agree to Join U.S.-Backed ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza

By The South Asia Times

Islamabad,— Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have agreed to join a U.S.-backed “Board of Peace,” a proposed transitional administration aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, consolidating a permanent ceasefire, and supporting post-war reconstruction, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a joint statement on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar welcomed an invitation from U.S. President Donald J. Trump to participate in the Board.

The ministers said their governments had taken a “shared decision” to join the initiative, adding that each country would complete its respective legal and procedural requirements before formalizing participation. Egypt, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates have already announced their intent to join, the statement noted.

The Board of Peace is envisioned as a transitional administration under a Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, which the ministers said is endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.

The plan aims to consolidate a lasting ceasefire, facilitate Gaza’s reconstruction, and advance what the statement described as a “just and lasting peace.”

Reaffirming support for U.S.-led peace efforts, the ministers emphasized that the initiative is grounded in international law and the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood. They said the Board’s mission is intended to pave the way for long-term security and stability for all countries and peoples of the region.

The announcement comes amid continued diplomatic efforts to end the Gaza war and establish a durable post-conflict framework. While details of the Board’s structure and timeline were not disclosed, officials said participating states would work closely with international partners to support implementation once formal accession procedures are completed.