ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has categorically stated that itsparticipation in the Board of Peace does not represent any change inforeign policy alignment or imply acceptance of the Abraham Accords.Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi addressed widespread speculation during a weeklybriefing, emphasizing that the decision to join the US-initiated bodyfocuses solely on supporting Gaza’s reconstruction, permanent ceasefireconsolidation, and humanitarian efforts under United Nations frameworks.Officials stressed that diplomatic engagements in such forums remaindistinct from normalization agreements with Israel or any abandonment oflongstanding support for Palestinian statehood.
The Board of Peace was established following United Nations SecurityCouncil Resolution 2803 adopted in November 2025, which endorsed PresidentDonald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict. This 20-pointroadmap outlines transitional governance, humanitarian aid scaling,infrastructure rebuilding, and a pathway to lasting peace grounded inPalestinian self-determination. Pakistan accepted an invitation extended byPresident Trump to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, leading to the signing ofthe charter in Davos during the World Economic Forum in January 2026alongside Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Foreign Office statements detail that Pakistan’s involvement aims tocontribute constructively to ending Palestinian suffering through credible,time-bound processes aligned with international law and relevant UNresolutions. The spokesperson dismissed interpretations linking the Boardto the Abraham Accords—agreements normalizing relations between Israel andseveral Arab states since 2020—as misconceptions. Pakistan maintains itsfirm position against recognizing Israel and continues advocating for anindependent, contiguous Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders withAl-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
Data from official Ministry of Foreign Affairs releases indicate thedecision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders and adherenceto procedural requirements. Joining occurred in good faith to advanceceasefire sustainability, boost humanitarian assistance, and support Gazareconstruction without entering political alliances or compromising coreprinciples. The Board, chaired by President Trump, includes leaders frommultiple nations and serves as a transitional mechanism complementing,rather than replacing, UN functions in the region.
The Foreign Office further clarified that engagement with the Board ofPeace bears no relation to membership or participation in the proposedInternational Stabilisation Force for Gaza. This separate entity, discussedin peacekeeping contexts under UN auspices, involves distinctconsiderations such as mandate, troop contributions, and operationalcommand. Officials reiterated that diplomatic or cooperative platforms donot automatically entail military commitments, treaty obligations, orformal alliances, thereby safeguarding Pakistan’s strategic independence.
Domestic discourse has featured criticism from opposition figures andreligious organizations questioning the move’s implications and absence ofparliamentary debate. Government responses highlight the humanitarian focusand alignment with Pakistan’s consistent advocacy for Palestinian rightsthrough multilateral channels. Reports suggest the Board has attractedbroad participation, with over two dozen members contributing tostabilization efforts amid ongoing scrutiny of its scope and effectiveness.
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Analysts observe that Pakistan’s approach reflects a delicate navigation ofMiddle East geopolitics, balancing engagement in US-led initiatives withunwavering commitment to the two-state solution. Repeated officialassurances seek to counter misperceptions and affirm that suchparticipations prioritize peace-building and reconstruction overgeopolitical shifts. As the Board advances its objectives, Pakistan expectstangible progress toward permanent ceasefire and Palestinian statehoodrealization.
The development underscores challenges in post-conflict diplomacy for Gaza,where transitional bodies aim to address immediate humanitarian criseswhile pursuing enduring political resolutions. Pakistan’s clarifiedposition reinforces transparency and dedication to international legitimacyin supporting Palestinian aspirations.
Source:https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/pakistan-accepts-invitation-for-joining-the-board-of-peace-bop-with-the-view-to-achieving-lasting-peace-in-gaza
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