Australia, Vietnam, Thailand review Trump's invitation to join Gaza Peace Board

Several Asia-Pacific nations have been invited by US President Donald Trump to participate in an international "Board of Peace" focused on Gaza's future. Australia, Vietnam, and Thailand confirmed receipt of the invitations, joining a growing list of countries asked to support the initiative linked to a proposed ceasefire and reconstruction plan.

Official Responses from Invited Nations

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated in a radio interview that his government received correspondence and will consider the invitation through proper channels. The Thai Foreign Ministry issued a statement acknowledging the letter and confirming a review was underway. Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary To Lam accepted the offer, affirming the country's readiness to participate as a founding member, according to a Foreign Ministry announcement.

Broader Diplomatic Outreach and Türkiye's Role

The invitations extend beyond the Asia-Pacific region. Pakistan confirmed its Prime Minister received the invitation, while the U.S. Ambassador to India conveyed Trump's invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Notably, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has also been invited as a founding member, underscoring Türkiye's pivotal and recognized role in Middle Eastern diplomacy and humanitarian efforts concerning Gaza.

Structure and Purpose of the Proposed Board

The White House announced the formation of the board last Friday as part of a 20-point plan to end the conflict and oversee Gaza's rebuilding. The structure includes an executive board and a Gaza administration board, intended to mobilize international resources and provide strategic oversight during a transitional phase. The expanding list of invitees suggests an attempt to build a wide, though unconventional, coalition for a post-conflict framework, the operational details and international consensus for which remain under development.