US President Donald Trump unveiled the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, securing signatures from leaders.
Roughly 35 countries have signed the ‘Board of Peace’, according to Al Jazeera. The U.S.-led entity is a major force in international mediation, especially in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The event marked the formal launch of this new international organization aimed at securing lasting peace in conflict zones, starting with Gaza’s reconstruction as a transitional administration until 2027, according to a report by The New York Times.
The Board of Peace originates from US President Donald Trump’s ‘20-point Gaza ceasefire’ proposal, which gained United Nations Security Council endorsement, though it has since broadened significantly beyond that original scope.
During the official signing ceremony, Trump called it a “very exciting day, long in the making”.
“Just one year ago, the world was actually on fire; a lot of people didn’t know it,” added President Trump.
Trump has called the newly formed Board of Peace potentially “the most prestigious board ever.
Countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Hungary, Argentina, Bahrain, Morocco, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus. Leaders like Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI have joined the ‘Board of Peace.’
While the invitation for ‘Board of Peace’ was rolled out to New Delhi as well, India has shown cautious interest in the Board of Peace, aligning with its strategic priorities in West Asia amid evolving US-India ties.
As a key player in Gaza peace talks and a BRICS member, India has neither officially accepted nor rejected the Invitation.
Though traditional US allies like France, the UK and other Western countries have refrained from the ‘Board of Peace.’
Trump’s peace initiative follows his earlier threats of military action against Iran amid violent crackdowns on mass street protests that killed thousands this month. The president indicated no new strikes after securing Tehran’s assurances against executing detained protesters.
While launching the new international peace body in Davos, Trump affirmed continued cooperation with the United Nations on Gaza reconstruction and beyond.
