Source: Africa Publicity
US President Donald Trump has signed the charter establishing the new ‘Board of Peace,’ an initiative aimed at resolving international conflicts, and announced that he will serve as its chairman.
Speaking on Thursday at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump described the board as potentially “one of the most consequential bodies ever created.”
The US president confirmed that he would personally lead the initiative.
“As part of this historic record of major peace initiatives, today we’re announcing more details regarding the Board of Peace. It’s so important,” Trump said.
The Board of Peace was initially created to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza following a conflict that left the region devastated, but its mandate has since expanded to address broader global conflicts.
The body is expected to operate above a ‘founding executive board’ that includes Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Approximately 50 countries were invited to participate, with Russia, Israel, Armenia, and Azerbaijan among those that have signed the charter.
France and Norway have declined to join, expressing concerns about how the new board would function alongside the United Nations.
The initiative has drawn criticism over its potential overlap with the UN and the implications this could have for international diplomacy.
Board members are expected to serve three-year terms, after which they must contribute $1 billion, a requirement that has prompted questions about transparency and the risk of corruption.
