Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Nine Muslim-majority countries across the Middle East and Asia have announced their acceptance of President Donald Trump's invitation to join the U.S.-led Board of Peace intergovernmental organization, as they seek a permanent cease-fire to end the fighting in Gaza.
In a joint statement Wednesday, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said they "welcome" Trump's invitation and will join his Board of Peace.
The foreign ministry of Kuwait followed hours later with a similar statement of its own.
The eight nations, led by Saudi Arabia, placed Gaza at the center of their acceptance.
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