DAVOS — US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the launch of a new “Board of Peace,” initially focused on supporting the ceasefire in Gaza but which he said could eventually take on a broader global role in coordination with the United Nations. “Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do. And we’ll do it in conjunction with the United Nations,” Trump said, adding that the UN has significant potential that has not been fully utilized. **media[2651046]** Trump, who will chair the board, said he has invited dozens of world leaders to join and wants the body to address challenges beyond the fragile Gaza truce. Trump has said permanent members would be expected to contribute $1 billion each to fund the board. Representatives from countries introduced as founding members were present during the announcement. The signing ceremony was held in Davos on the sidelines of the annual World Economic Forum, which brings together global political and business leaders. So far, no permanent member of the UN Security Council other than the United States has formally committed to joining. Russia said it is studying the proposal after Trump suggested it would participate. France has declined, Britain said it is not joining at present, and China has not indicated whether it will take part. The board’s creation was endorsed by a UN Security Council resolution linked to Trump’s Gaza peace plan. UN spokesperson Rolando Gomez said UN engagement with the board would be limited to that framework. Around 35 countries have committed to join, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Turkiye, and Belarus. “There’s tremendous potential with the United Nations, and I think the combination of the Board of Peace with the kind of people we have here could be something very unique for the world,” Trump said. — AgenciesDAVOS — US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the launch of a new “Board of Peace,” initially focused on supporting the ceasefire in Gaza but which he said could eventually take on a broader global role in coordination with the United Nations. “Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do. And we’ll do it in conjunction with the United Nations,” Trump said, adding that the UN has significant potential that has not been fully utilized. **media[2651046]** Trump, who will chair the board, said he has invited dozens of world leaders to join and wants the body to address challenges beyond the fragile Gaza truce. Trump has said permanent members would be expected to contribute $1 billion each to fund the board. Representatives from countries introduced as founding members were present during the announcement. The signing ceremony was held in Davos on the sidelines of the annual World Economic Forum, which brings together global political and business leaders. So far, no permanent member of the UN Security Council other than the United States has formally committed to joining. Russia said it is studying the proposal after Trump suggested it would participate. France has declined, Britain said it is not joining at present, and China has not indicated whether it will take part. The board’s creation was endorsed by a UN Security Council resolution linked to Trump’s Gaza peace plan. UN spokesperson Rolando Gomez said UN engagement with the board would be limited to that framework. Around 35 countries have committed to join, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Turkiye, and Belarus. “There’s tremendous potential with the United Nations, and I think the combination of the Board of Peace with the kind of people we have here could be something very unique for the world,” Trump said. — Agencies
Trump signs Board of Peace charter at Davos
