Uzbekistan is ready to join the Board of Peace for the Gaza Strip as a founding member at U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said in a response letter to the U.S. leader.
Mirziyoyev’s press secretary Sherzod Asadov said that the Uzbek President received an official invitation from Trump to join the international initiative to strengthen peace in the Middle East and resolve conflicts.
"Our head of state sent a response letter to his U.S. counterpart, expressing Uzbekistan’s readiness to join the Board of Peace as a founding member," Asadov said.
Trump pointed out in his message that the initiative was based on the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza, announced on September 29, 2025, supported by world leaders, and enshrined in a UN Security Council resolution of November 17, 2025.
"The key element of the initiative is the creation of the Board of Peace, a new international body designed to bring together the counties willing to assume responsibility for ensuring lasting peace, stability, and security. The Republic of Uzbekistan was invited to join the Board of Peace as a founding member," Asadov noted.
According to the press secretary, in his letter, the Uzbek leader hailed the initiative as an important step to resolve long-standing conflicts in the Middle East and ensure peace and stability in the region.