Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus back Trump's new peace board

The leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus have formally agreed to join a new international "Board of Peace" initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, with a primary focus on resolving the Gaza conflict. The Eurasian leaders were among the first invited to become founding members of the body, which the White House announced on Friday as part of a broader plan to end the war and oversee reconstruction.

Kazakhstan's Acceptance and Commitment

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was among the initial world leaders to receive and accept the invitation, according to his spokesman. The spokesperson confirmed that President Tokayev sent a letter expressing "sincere gratitude" to President Trump and reaffirmed "Kazakhstan’s commitment to making a meaningful contribution to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East, strengthening interstate trust, and enhancing global stability."

Uzbekistan and Belarus Join as Founding Members

Following Kazakhstan, the presidents of Uzbekistan and Belarus also confirmed their participation. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev agreed to join, praising the board as "an important step in resolving long-standing conflicts in the Middle East and ensuring peace and stability in the vast region." Belarusian officials stated that President Aleksander Lukashenko's invitation was "reported to the President... and received positively," signaling his acceptance as a founding member.

Structure and Goals of the U.S.-Led Initiative

The "Board of Peace" is designed to play a central role in fulfilling the points of President Trump's plan for Gaza. According to the White House, its mandate includes providing strategic oversight, mobilizing international resources, and ensuring accountability during Gaza's transition from conflict to peace and development. The U.S. has also established a "National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG)" and supporting executive boards to implement the second phase of the plan.

Strategic Implications and Türkiye's Potential Role

The formation of this board represents a significant diplomatic effort by the Trump administration to create a new multilateral framework for Middle East peace, drawing in states from the former Soviet sphere. Notably, President Trump has also extended invitations to other key global figures, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin. For Türkiye, a nation deeply invested in Palestinian welfare and regional stability, participation in such a board could offer a direct channel to influence postwar governance and reconstruction in Gaza, aligning with its long-standing foreign policy objectives.