Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the inaugural assembly of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” on February 19th in Washington, according to a confirmation from Pakistan’s foreign ministry. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will join the premier as part of the Pakistani delegation attending the high-profile diplomatic gathering.
The Board of Peace initiative, launched by Trump in late January, was originally conceived to oversee interim governance arrangements in Gaza under his Middle East peace proposal. The former president has since expanded the board’s mandate to address broader international conflicts, with Trump serving as its chairman.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated during a weekly press briefing in Islamabad that Pakistan’s participation reflects its commitment to supporting Gaza-related initiatives within the UN Security Council framework. “We have joined the BoP in good faith,” Andrabi emphasized, noting that Pakistan represents a collective voice alongside seven other Islamic-Arab nations rather than acting unilaterally.
The development comes amid mixed international reception to Trump’s diplomatic initiative. While the U.S. administration claims over twenty nations have committed to participate, several countries have approached the invitation with caution. Numerous geopolitical analysts express concern that the parallel diplomatic structure could potentially undermine existing United Nations conflict resolution mechanisms.