DAVOS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today signed the charter for the newly formed “Board of Peace,” a governing body for Gaza. United States President Donald Trump will be the head of the board.
PM Shehbaz signed the charter during a high-level gathering in Davos, Switzerland, today. The development places Pakistan among the first group of countries to join the initiative, which leaders initially discussed as a mechanism to address Israel’s war on Gaza.
However, the charter does not limit the board’s mandate to the occupied Palestinian territory, signaling a broader international role. As global leaders gathered for the meeting, the event attracted significant attention due to both its diplomatic symbolism and the statements delivered by the US president.
Global Leaders Join Charter Signing in Davos
Heads of state and government are signing the charter in phases during the meeting chaired by President Trump. While addressing participants, he said that many of the signatories were his friends and praised their willingness to engage in the initiative. He added that numerous countries had expressed interest in joining after invitations were issued days earlier, and several leaders present in Davos opted to sign during the session.
Trump welcomed the first group of members publicly and acknowledged their presence by describing them as influential leaders on the global stage. He also remarked that public popularity varies among leaders but emphasized that their participation demonstrated the growing momentum behind the initiative. Prime Minister Shehbaz was seated among the audience members after Pakistan formally accepted the invitation to join the Board of Peace a day earlier.
Trump Remarks on Gaza and Hamas Draw Attention
During his speech, President Trump addressed the situation in Gaza and issued a strong statement regarding Hamas. He said the group must disarm under the ceasefire framework or face serious consequences, warning that refusal would mean the end of the movement. His remarks sparked renewed debate among diplomats and observers attending the session, as discussions on the board’s future role continued alongside the charter-signing process.
The formation of the Board of Peace and Pakistan’s participation mark a notable diplomatic development, as governments assess how the new body may shape future international engagement on conflict resolution and global stability.
