Pakistan has officially received an invitation to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Peace Board, scheduled for February 19.

According to reports, the meeting is expected to be chaired by United States (US) President Donald Trump, with Pakistan confirming its decision to attend.

Reports quoted sources as saying that the final decision on whether Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif or Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend, is expected in the coming days.

The White House has confirmed the date, stating that the meeting will bring together key international stakeholders to discuss peace and stability in Gaza.

According to US officials, the event will also serve as a fundraising conference to support reconstruction in the war-torn Palestinian territory, advancing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire.

“It will be the first Board of Peace meeting and a fundraising conference for Gaza reconstruction,” US officials said.

The Trump administration has reportedly started contacting dozens of countries to coordinate participation and finalise logistics for the meeting expected to be held at the Institute of Peace in Washington.