Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Washington on February 18 to represent Pakistan at the first leaders’ meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, scheduled for February 19 at the United States Institute of Peace.
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The inaugural meeting will focus on Gaza’s post-war reconstruction and is expected to bring together heads of state, heads of government, and senior international figures. According to the official invitation, the summit will also formalise the board’s mandate, structure, and operational framework.
Eight Muslim-majority countries are expected to participate, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Diplomatic sources say Muslim participants are likely to adopt a unified position on Gaza-related issues, particularly the need to halt Israeli ceasefire violations and secure durable peace guarantees to enable reconstruction efforts.
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All 22 invitees have already joined the Board of Peace. Pakistan formally became a member in late January and signed the founding charter on January 22 during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Officials say Islamabad’s participation reflects its continued diplomatic engagement on Gaza and its long-standing support for Palestinian rights and international law.
The February 19 meeting is described as largely organisational and financial in nature and is expected to function as a fundraising conference. Discussions will focus on defining the board’s structure, mandate, secretariat, and operational direction. Diplomatic sources indicated that potential troop contributions could be discussed, though any decisions would follow the completion of the board’s framework.
President Trump launched the Board of Peace last month as part of a broader Gaza peace and transition plan and will chair the meeting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is due to meet President Trump on February 18, is expected to attend, though his participation has not been officially confirmed.
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While analysts have welcomed the board’s stated reconstruction objectives, others have raised concerns about its expansive mandate, financing, and long-term authority. Several countries, including India, are expected to skip the meeting.