Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Washington on Thursday to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, at the invitation of US President Donald Trump.

Accompanying the prime minister in the delegation are Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.

Besides attending the Board of Peace meeting, the prime minister is also likely to hold meetings with senior US officials during the visit.

Prime Minister Shehbaz’s visit to the United States reflects Pakistan’s role as a member of the Board of Peace for the establishment of global peace and its growing diplomatic successes.

The visit will also provide an opportunity for discussions on bilateral matters, as well as global issues of mutual concern.

Speaking to the media at the White House, US President Donald Trump stated that the board meeting will include detailed discussions on the reconstruction of Gaza and the establishment of sustainable peace in the region.

President Trump said the Gaza Board of Peace meeting would focus on practical measures for rebuilding Gaza, delivering humanitarian assistance, and ensuring long-term stability.

He also indicated that important bilateral meetings with participating global leaders are expected to take place on the sidelines of the session.