ISLAMABAD

US President Donald Trump, as the chair of the Board of Peace for Gaza, has invited Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to join the international body, the latter's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

In a brief statement, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said "the Prime Minister of Pakistan has received the invitation from the President of the United States to join the Board of Peace on Gaza."

He added that "Pakistan remains committed to supporting international efforts for peace and security in Gaza, leading to a lasting solution to the Palestine issue, in line with United Nations resolutions."

Further details on the timing or scope of Pakistan’s participation were not provided.

The White House in a statement on Friday announced the formation of the Board of Peace to "play an essential role in fulfilling" 20 points of his plan to permanently end Israel's war on Gaza and rebuild the enclave, as well as "providing strategic oversight, mobilizing international resources, and ensuring accountability as Gaza transitions from conflict to peace and development."

The US also formed the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to implement phase two of Trump's Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, a founding Executive Board, and a Gaza Executive Board to support the transitional framework.

Trump has also invited other heads of other state and government to join the Gaza board, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.