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US President Donald Trump officially introduced the first charter of his 'Board of Peace', which is a group aimed at settling international disputes and requires a $1 billion fee for lifetime membership. Initially intended to manage the rebuilding and governance of Gaza after the Israel-Palestine conflict, the board's focus has now broadened to handle worldwide issues. Leaders, including presidents, prime ministers, and high-ranking diplomats from over a dozen nations, are in attendance to promote his international "Board of Peace" during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Among the leaders present are Argentina's President Javier Milei, Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto, Paraguay's conservative President Santiago Pena, Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev. In his opening statements, Trump asserted that "everyone" wishes to join the Board of Peace and mentioned his intention to collaborate with various entities, including the United Nations.
"I believe the blend of the Board of Peace along with the impressive individuals we have here, in partnership with the United Nations, can create something very special for the world," Trump expressed. He has earlier referred to this newly established group as potentially the "most respected board ever created". He also indicated that the board will initially zero in on Gaza but will then broaden its scope. "I think we can extend our efforts to other areas once we make progress in Gaza. . . we are going to achieve great things in Gaza," asserted the US President, adding, "We can handle many other projects. Once this board is fully operational, we will have the freedom to pursue various initiatives. "
Trump mentioned that the Gaza conflict is "really nearing its conclusion," but noted that some "small issues" still need to be resolved. He warned that Hamas must disarm, or it will be their doom, and insisted that the last hostage's body must be sent back to Israel. "They must surrender their weapons, and if they fail to do so, it will be the end for them," Trump stated, mentioning that the militant group "was formed with weapons in their hands. "
Trump reiterated his assertion of having resolved eight wars and hinted that he plans to bring about an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict as well. "Another one will be on the way soon," he remarked. According to a report from PTI, India has yet to respond to Trump's offer to join the Board of Peace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the many world leaders Trump has invited to be a part of the Board.
