ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will attend a meeting of foreign ministers in Türkiye next week to discuss the next steps in the Gaza peace plan, the Foreign Office said.
The meeting, hosted by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, will bring together eight countries — Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan — that first met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York to coordinate diplomatic efforts on Gaza.
Coalition Formed Around Gaza Peace Roadmap
The coalition, launched in September, aims to support US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. Its objectives include securing a permanent ceasefire, facilitating hostage exchanges, deploying a multinational stabilisation force, and rebuilding Gaza with Gulf funding as a demilitarised economic zone.
The plan also envisions unifying Gaza and the West Bank, supporting a two-state solution, and advancing regional normalisation.
Pakistan’s Role Under Consideration
Islamabad is currently deliberating whether to contribute troops to the proposed international stabilisation force. Officials indicated that the decision is in its final stages and may be announced following the upcoming meeting in Türkiye.
Army Chief General Asim Munir recently visited Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia to discuss the Gaza plan and prospects for troop deployment. Besides Pakistan, Indonesia and Azerbaijan are also expected to contribute to the force, though Israel has rejected Turkish participation.
Diplomatic Engagements Ahead of the Meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the Gaza situation and peace efforts in separate meetings with his Turkish and Saudi counterparts.
According to the Foreign Office, Dar and Fidan discussed “modalities for achieving lasting peace in Palestine,” while in Riyadh, Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan reaffirmed their shared commitment to regional stability and cooperation at multilateral forums, including the United Nations.
