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The United Arab Emirates has formally accepted an invitation to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly proposed Board of Peace, the UAE foreign ministry announced on Tuesday, making Abu Dhabi one of the first governments to publicly endorse the initiative.
The ministry stated that the UAE is ready to contribute actively to the board’s mission, supporting greater cooperation, stability, and prosperity for all, marking a clear alignment with Washington’s latest conflict-resolution effort.
Trump’s Board of Peace is designed to initially address the Gaza conflict, with plans to expand to other global conflicts. The proposal has been met with caution by governments worldwide, amid concerns that it may bypass the United Nations, which Trump has criticized for not adequately supporting his peace initiatives.
Responses from other countries have been mixed. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her country was “ready to do its part,” while Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Ottawa’s tentative agreement pending further details. Hungary has also accepted the invitation, but most governments have refrained from public comment.
The board’s draft charter, reviewed by Reuters, states that it will be chaired for life by President Trump. Member states would serve three-year terms unless they contribute $1 billion to fund the board’s operations, in which case they could attain permanent membership.
The White House defended the arrangement, stating on X that the board “offers permanent membership to partner countries who demonstrate deep commitment to peace, security, and prosperity.”
The UAE’s acceptance comes amid heightened international scrutiny of Trump’s unorthodox foreign policy, including his recent initiatives in Greenland, Venezuela, and Gaza, raising questions about the influence of U.S.-led mechanisms over existing multilateral institutions.
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