Daijiworld Media Network – Gaza
Gaza, Jan 20: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accepted an invitation from the United States to join the proposed Board of Peace, an international body aimed at promoting stability, cooperation and post-conflict reconstruction, particularly in the Gaza Strip.
The decision was announced by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who said the country is ready to actively contribute to the mission of the Board of Peace in support of greater regional and global stability.
An official statement said UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has formally accepted the invitation extended by the United States. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed noted that the UAE’s participation reflects the importance of fully implementing former US President Donald J. Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which he described as critical for safeguarding the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
He also reaffirmed the UAE’s confidence in Trump’s leadership and his commitment to global peace initiatives, citing the Abraham Accords as a historic example of constructive diplomacy in the Middle East.
The Board of Peace was first proposed by Trump in September last year as part of efforts to end the Gaza conflict. In its current form, the initiative has evolved into a broader platform for mediating global conflicts and overseeing post-conflict rebuilding. The proposed body plans to bring together leaders from around 60 countries.
According to a White House statement, members of the Executive Board will oversee key portfolios essential to Gaza’s stabilisation and long-term development. These include governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilisation.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also been invited to serve on the Gaza Peace Board. Invitations have additionally been extended to Russian President Vladimir Putin and China.
Under the proposed framework, countries committing USD 1 billion will be granted permanent seats on the board, while other participating nations can serve for a three-year term.
The initiative has sparked global attention as a high-profile attempt to coordinate international efforts toward peace, stability and reconstruction in conflict-affected regions.