US thanks Pakistan for backing Trump Gaza plan

Gaza Peace Boadr – (Web DesK) – The United States has expressed appreciation to Pakistan for backing President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan and becoming part of the peace board.

In a post on X, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared a photo with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

He wrote that he met the Pakistani prime minister to thank him for Pakistan’s continued support of the Gaza peace initiative and for joining the Board of Peace aimed at promoting stability in the region.

“In our meeting, we discussed the importance of our strategic relationship on critical minerals development and counterterrorism,” the state secretary added.

PM Shehbaz and other world leaders attended the inaugural meeting of the Trump-led BoP in Washington on Thursday.

Addressing the inaugural meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, PM Shehbaz described his participation as an honour and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to lasting peace in Gaza.

In his address, the prime minister said the pursuit of sustainable peace in Gaza remains a shared mission, adding that the day marked a “golden chapter in history” for peace efforts in the Middle East.

He expressed hope that the initiative would succeed in achieving long-term stability in the war-hit region.

In his address, Trump also hailed PM Shehbaz and “tough, serious fighter” Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Met today with Pakistani Prime Minister @CMShehbaz. Appreciate Pakistan’s ongoing support of @POTUS’s Peace Plan for Gaza and for joining the Board of Peace. In our meeting, we discussed the importance of our strategic relationship on critical minerals development and… pic.twitter.com/vMSl6i4bvz

— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) February 19, 2026

“I like this man [PM Shehbaz] of Pakistan.”

Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar said Pakistan has received an extraordinary reception at the Board of Peace meeting in Washington.

In a video message, he said US President Trump appreciated Pakistan’s role in world peace, which increased Pakistan’s prestige at the global level.

The minister further said that due to a successful foreign policy, Pakistan is emerging as an important and effective player on the global stage.

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The US president first proposed the board last September when he announced his plan to end Israel’s war in Gaza. He later made clear the board’s remit would be expanded beyond Gaza to tackle other conflicts worldwide.