DAVOS, Switzerland: US President Donald Trump officially announced the formation of the Gaza Board of Peace during a signing ceremony in Davos, attended by world leaders including Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. With the signing of the charter, the board is now fully operational.
In his address, President Trump thanked all participating nations for joining the board and pledged continued collaboration with the United Nations and other international partners to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.
Trump emphasized the board’s security objectives in Gaza, warning that Hamas must disarm or face destruction.
He highlighted the role of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as a key contributor to the board’s efforts and expressed optimism about the success of peace initiatives in the region.
“I have successfully stopped eight wars, prevented conflict between nuclear powers Pakistan and India, and worked to make the world safer,” Trump said, while also noting his willingness to engage in dialogue with Iran.
According to Arab media reports, the Gaza Board of Peace now includes 19 countries, including Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Indonesia, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE. Additional participants include Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Hungary, Kosovo, Morocco, and Vietnam. Reports also indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to participate.
During the Davos session, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Trump for the invitation and expressed willingness to contribute $1 billion to support global stability, affirming Russia’s cooperation in international peace efforts.