WASHINGTON — Officials from nearly 50 nations converged on the nation’s capital Thursday for the inaugural gathering of the Board of Peace, marking a significant diplomatic milestone.
The historic summit included 27 countries that have formally joined the board as full members, while additional nations and the European Union participated in an observer capacity.
During opening remarks, President Donald Trump revealed that nine member countries had committed a total of $7 billion in humanitarian assistance for the war-torn Gaza Strip.
The comprehensive list of participating nations included regional powers and allies from across the globe. Full board members in attendance were Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Egypt, El Salvador, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Mongolia, Morocco, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Observer nations that joined the proceedings included Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, South Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. The European Union also participated as an observer.
The diverse representation at the summit demonstrates the international community’s commitment to collaborative peace-building efforts across multiple regions and continents.
