The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace, as announced by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed
Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday. The UAE has expressed its "readiness to contribute actively to the mission of the Board of Peace, supporting greater cooperation, stability, and prosperity for all." "His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace as announced by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs," an official statement read. "His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasized that the UAE’s decision reflects the importance of fully implementing President Donald J. Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which is critical for the realization of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. His Highness reaffirmed the UAE’s confidence in President Trump’s leadership and commitment to global peace, exemplified by the historic Abraham Accords," it added.
Trump's 'Board of Peace'
The Board of Peace was proposed by Trump last September as part of his plan to end the war in Gaza, although the initiative now seems to be aimed at mediating global conflict more broadly. The high-profile international effort invites world leaders of 60 countries to join a new body aimed at promoting stability and overseeing post-conflict reconstruction, especially in the Gaza Strip.
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According to a White House statement, the proposed Executive Board members will oversee portfolios critical to Gaza's stabilisation and long-term success. These include governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilisation.
Prime Minister Modi has been invited by Trump to serve on the Gaza Peace Board.
However, countries that commit USD 1 billion would secure permanent seats on the board, while those that do not pay could still join for a three-year term.
(With agency inputs)
