Azerbaijan agrees to join US-led Gaza peace board
Azerbaijan has accepted an invitation to become a founding member of the U.S.-proposed "Board of Peace" focused on Gaza, pledging to contribute to international stability. The move aligns Baku with a Trump administration initiative endorsed by the UN.
Azerbaijan has formally agreed to participate in a U.S.-initiated international body aimed at addressing the Gaza conflict. In a statement on Wednesday, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry confirmed it accepted an invitation to become a founding member state of the "Board of Peace" and would undertake the necessary procedural steps to formalize its membership.
Commitment to International Cooperation
The ministry stated that an official confirmation letter would be sent to Washington and that "appropriate measures will be taken within the framework of the required procedures." It reiterated Baku's consistent foreign policy stance, affirming, "Azerbaijan, as always, is ready to actively contribute to international cooperation, peace, and stability." This marks a significant diplomatic engagement for the South Caucasus nation in a major Middle Eastern issue.
Context of the Board's Formation
The White House announced the creation of the Board of Peace last Friday as part of a broader structure to manage Gaza's transitional phase, which includes a separate National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. The board's establishment coincided with the launch of the second phase of a ceasefire agreement that halted hostilities in Gaza after a conflict that resulted in extensive casualties since October 2023. The initiative is based on a 20-point plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and subsequently adopted by the UN Security Council in November 2025 under Resolution 2803.
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Strategic Diplomacy and Regional Alignment
Azerbaijan's acceptance signals its strategic alignment with the U.S. on this specific initiative and its desire to expand its role as an international mediator. As a Muslim-majority country and a close partner of Türkiye, Baku's participation could be viewed as an effort to lend regional legitimacy to the U.S.-led framework. However, the effectiveness and inclusivity of the board, particularly regarding Palestinian representation, remain key questions that will determine its broader acceptance in the Islamic world and beyond.
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