Trump launches Board of Peace, aims to resolve global conflicts, says it will work with the UN
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): US President Donald Trump has formally announced the first charter of the newly created Board of Peace, an initiative aimed at resolving international conflicts. Calling it a major and decisive step towards global peace, Trump said the idea has generated strong interest worldwide and that “everyone wants to be part of it.” Addressing concerns about the role of the United Nations, he clarified that the Board of Peace is not meant to replace the UN, but will work alongside it and other international organisations.
‘We have stopped eight wars,’ claims Trump
Referring to tensions between India and Pakistan, Trump said the United States has played a role in preventing eight potential wars in recent years. He warned that another major conflict could erupt soon and stressed the need to stop it in time. Speaking on the Russia–Ukraine war, Trump said it was initially considered easy to resolve but has turned into the most difficult conflict so far. According to him, around 29,000 people were killed last month alone, most of them soldiers, making the situation extremely alarming.
Appreciation for peace efforts
Trump said continuous meetings are being held at various levels to prevent wars and that representatives involved are working seriously. He thanked all those contributing to peace efforts. Announcing the first group of the Board of Peace, he said some members are well-known leaders, while others, though less popular, are playing important roles.
Countries included in the first charter
The first charter of the Board of Peace includes:
United States, Bahrain, Morocco, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Mongolia, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Uzbekistan.
‘We can do almost anything we want’
Trump said once the board is fully formed, it will be capable of taking wide-ranging actions, in coordination with the United Nations. He added that the UN has vast potential that has not been fully utilised. Trump, who will chair the board, has invited dozens of world leaders to join and said he wants the body to address challenges beyond the fragile Gaza ceasefire. This has raised concerns that the board could weaken the UN’s role as the primary platform for global diplomacy and conflict resolution.
$1 billion funding requirement
Trump also revealed that permanent members would be required to contribute $1 billion each to the fund. Several major global powers and traditional US allies remain hesitant to join. Apart from the US, no other permanent member of the UN Security Council has agreed to participate so far.