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Saturday, Jan 24, 2026
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President Donald Trump Ratifies Board of Peace Charter at Davos as Part of Global Conflict-Resolution Initiative
In a high-profile ceremony at the World Economic Forum, Trump formalises a new international body aimed at post-conflict reconstruction, beginning with Gaza and extending to broader peace efforts
President Donald Trump participated in the announcement and signing ceremony of the Board of Peace charter on January 22, 2026, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, formally establishing the organisation as a new international institution designed to support conflict resolution and postwar reconstruction efforts.
Trump, who will serve as the Board’s inaugural Chairman, signed the charter alongside representatives from founding member states amid international attention and mixed responses from world capitals.
The Board of Peace, which evolved from Trump’s earlier plan to assist in the stabilization and rebuilding of the Gaza Strip following prolonged conflict, is envisaged as a body that can coordinate global resources, advance ceasefire implementation and extend its mandate to other zones of instability through collaboration with the United Nations and participating nations.
In his remarks at the ceremony, Trump described the initiative as a significant step toward a “brighter day” for regions afflicted by war and emphasised the role of collective action in bringing sustained peace and prosperity.
Founding members attending the ceremony included officials from more than a dozen countries across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America, reflecting broad interest in diplomatic engagement on shared security challenges.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior advisers such as Jared Kushner underscored the Board’s potential to transform humanitarian and economic conditions in areas emerging from conflict by blending governance reforms with reconstruction investment.
While some traditional Western allies have declined to join or expressed caution over the Board’s structure and membership conditions, proponents argue the initiative represents an innovative platform for multilateral cooperation on peacebuilding in the twenty-first century.
The charter’s entry into force marks a significant milestone in Trump’s global leadership agenda, reaffirming his commitment to reshape mechanisms for international peace and security.
Trump, who will serve as the Board’s inaugural Chairman, signed the charter alongside representatives from founding member states amid international attention and mixed responses from world capitals.
The Board of Peace, which evolved from Trump’s earlier plan to assist in the stabilization and rebuilding of the Gaza Strip following prolonged conflict, is envisaged as a body that can coordinate global resources, advance ceasefire implementation and extend its mandate to other zones of instability through collaboration with the United Nations and participating nations.
In his remarks at the ceremony, Trump described the initiative as a significant step toward a “brighter day” for regions afflicted by war and emphasised the role of collective action in bringing sustained peace and prosperity.
Founding members attending the ceremony included officials from more than a dozen countries across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America, reflecting broad interest in diplomatic engagement on shared security challenges.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior advisers such as Jared Kushner underscored the Board’s potential to transform humanitarian and economic conditions in areas emerging from conflict by blending governance reforms with reconstruction investment.
While some traditional Western allies have declined to join or expressed caution over the Board’s structure and membership conditions, proponents argue the initiative represents an innovative platform for multilateral cooperation on peacebuilding in the twenty-first century.
The charter’s entry into force marks a significant milestone in Trump’s global leadership agenda, reaffirming his commitment to reshape mechanisms for international peace and security.
