Arab, Muslim states join Trump-backed Board of Peace on Gaza
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The foreign ministers of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt announced a joint decision to join the Board of Peace, following an invitation from the President of the United States Donald Trump.
In a joint statement issued in Amman, the ministers said their leaders had accepted Trump’s invitation to participate in the body, with each country set to sign the relevant accession documents in line with domestic legal and procedural requirements. Egypt, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates have already publicly confirmed their decision to join.
The ministers reiterated their countries’ support for peace efforts led by President Trump and affirmed their commitment to implementing the Board of Peace’s mission as a transitional administration.
The statement said the board’s mandate is outlined in the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict and endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803. The plan aims to consolidate a permanent ceasefire, support the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, and advance a just and lasting peace.
The ministers stressed that the initiative is grounded in the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood in accordance with international law, with the goal of paving the way for security and stability for all countries and peoples of the region.
