The Foreign Office confirmed on Thursday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the upcoming meeting of the US-led Board of Peace in Washington.
According to the Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, prime minister would lead Pakistan’s delegation to the meeting, scheduled for February 19 at the US Institute of Peace.
While briefing to reporters, he said that details about other members of the delegation and the visit’s itinerary would be shared later.
Pakistan is among the founding members of the Board of Peace, which was established last month after a charter signed on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The body was proposed under President Trump’s Gaza peace plan and is tasked with supporting post-ceasefire stabilisation and conflict resolution.
He said Pakistan had jaoined the initiative “in good faith” and as part of a collective group of eight Islamic-Arab countries.
“Our collective voice is resonating in the Board of Peace,” he said, adding that Pakistan would continue to advocate for Palestinian rights and a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as the capital.
On the regional diplomacy, Andrabi welcomed indirect talks between Iran and the United States held in Oman, saying Pakistan supported dialogue and peaceful negotiations.
“Pakistan welcomes all initiatives aimed at resolving outstanding issues through diplomacy,” he said, expressing hope that the talks would lead to a positive outcome.
He said Pakistan remained in close contact with Tehran and supported efforts to reach an improved nuclear agreement.
The spokesperson added that Pakistan would continue to engage international partners on regional security, particularly about militancy emanating from Afghanistan, and reserved the right to defend itself under international law.
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