Trump Signs Charter for 'Board of Peace' in Davos Amid European & Asia snub — Aquila Telegram
US President Donald Trump led the signing ceremony for the Charter of the Board of Peace on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, 2026. The initiative, initially proposed for Gaza reconstruction, expands to broader peace-building efforts under Trump's permanent chairmanship with veto powers.
Signing Ceremony Highlights:
Leaders from Bahrain and Morocco joined Trump at the signing table, marking the charter's entry into force after consents from at least three states. The document outlines the Board's mission to promote stability and governance in conflict zones, with member states holding one vote each on proposals like budgets and initiatives, subject to the chairman's agenda control.
About 35 of 50 invited nations attended, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan, Canada, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kosovo, Hungary, Argentina, Belarus, Morocco, Uzbekistan, Paraguay, Armenia, and others.
Key Charter Provisions:
Permanent membership requires a $1 billion fee beyond an initial three-year period, with funds managed under strict controls in reputable banks. Trump retains lifelong chairmanship without term limits, including authority to interpret the charter, veto decisions, disband the board, and appoint successors even post-presidency.
The Board gains international legal personality for contracts, banking, and legal actions.
Countries Refusing to Join:
France rejected the invitation, citing risks to UN principles and an overly broad mandate. Other decliners include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, the UK (over Putin concerns), Germany, and Italy, fearing it undermines UN authority.
Meanwhile Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob highlighted threats to the UN-based international order.


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