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Trump unveils “Board of Peace” initiative – 23 countries accepted

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“Board of Peace” to coordinate with the UN

U.S. President Donald Trump presented the “Board of Peace” initiative at Davos, aiming first at the reconstruction of Gaza and eventually addressing other global conflicts.

Trump emphasized that the Council would coordinate with the United Nations, responding to critics who suggested it was designed to rival the UN.

Launch ceremony and founding members

The signing ceremony for the Board’s charter included welcoming the founding members on stage, among them Argentine President Javier Milei and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Trump described the day as “exciting” and said that “everyone” wants to join the Board, highlighting cooperation with international partners including the UN.

Trump highlights past foreign policy achievements

In his speech, Trump reiterated that he resolved eight conflicts during his presidency and expressed optimism that another agreement would follow soon. Speaking about Ukraine, he noted: “What I thought would be easy turned out to be probably the hardest.”

Trump also referenced international military actions, including the summer strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities known as Operation Midnight Hammer, which he claimed eliminated Iran’s nuclear capability. He said discussions with Iran would continue and highlighted operations against ISIS in Syria.

Focus on Gaza and ongoing conflicts

Trump stressed that the world is “more peaceful” than before his tenure and said the “Board of Peace” would help negotiate lasting peace in Gaza. He described the conflict as “almost at an end” but warned Hamas to disarm, threatening consequences if it refuses. Trump confirmed that the Board has already begun operating with a dedicated team and leadership.

Coordination with the United Nations

Despite previous criticism of the UN’s effectiveness, Trump said the “Board of Peace” would work in coordination with the organization. He described the UN as underutilized but with “huge potential,” stating the collaboration could achieve “something very, very unique for the world.”

Participating countries

According to the Washington Post, 23 countries have accepted the invitation to join the Peace Council, including:

  • Albania
  • Egypt
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Belarus
  • Hungary
  • Indonesia
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait
  • Morocco
  • Pakistan
  • Paraguay
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Turkey
  • UAE
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vietnam
  • Kazakhstan

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