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US President Donald Trump has proposed the creation of a “Board of Peace”, an international body aimed at resolving global conflicts, and invited world leaders—including Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hungarian Premier Viktor Orban, and Canada’s Mark Carney—to join, according to US media reports.
The White House has reportedly asked each invited country to pay $1 billion for a permanent seat on the board. Member countries would serve an initial term of three years, with the option to extend membership if they contribute more than $1 billion in the first year.
The board, chaired by Trump, was originally conceived to oversee rebuilding efforts in Gaza, but its draft charter does not limit its mandate to the Palestinian territory. It envisions a main board, a Palestinian committee of technocrats to govern the war-ravaged area, and an executive board with advisory responsibilities.
According to the charter obtained by Bloomberg, the Board of Peace aims to “promote stability, restore dependable and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict.”
The initiative appears to bypass traditional international institutions, including the United Nations, which Trump has frequently criticized. The charter stipulates that membership is limited to states invited by the chairman, who also holds the power to remove members, subject to a two-thirds veto. Trump would also select his successor should he leave the role.
The board has already begun taking shape, with Egypt, Turkey, Argentina, and Canada asked to join. Other notable figures named include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and senior negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
The proposed executive board for Gaza, however, has raised concerns in Israel, as it includes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi, illustrating the sensitivities surrounding governance in the region.
Russia has said it is reviewing the offer. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that President Putin received an invitation but did not indicate whether he plans to participate. Analysts note that Moscow’s ties in the Middle East have shifted due to its war in Ukraine and the Gaza conflict, complicating potential involvement.
In October 2025, Putin praised Trump’s efforts to resolve long-standing conflicts, calling a successful initiative a “historic event,” highlighting the political symbolism behind the proposed board.
The White House’s outreach to leaders worldwide underscores Trump’s vision of a new, self-directed mechanism for conflict resolution, bypassing established multilateral institutions and placing financial contribution at the center of membership.
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