What Is Trump’s Board Of Peace And Which Countries Have Joined So Far?

Donald Trump proposed the Board of Peace in September 2025, initially to end the Gaza war before expanding its scope to address global conflicts. The board’s draft charter has now been circulated to world leaders invited to join the initiative.

Trump will be serving as chairman and holds strong executive powers, including veto authority and the ability to remove members. Countries will be granted three-year terms, while permanent membership can be secured by contributing $1 billion (₹8,450 crore).

The founding executive board includes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British prime minister Tony Blair and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.

Around 35 countries have accepted Trump’s invitation so far, including Middle East allies such as Israel and Saudi Arabia, NATO members Turkey and Hungary, and countries across Asia and Central Asian nations including Pakistan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Vietnam. Belarus has also accepted, despite being long isolated by the West.

Diplomats warn the initiative risks duplicating or undermining existing United Nations-led peace mechanisms. Russia and China, both permanent members of the UN Security Council, have not yet commit. Several close U.S. allies, including France, Norway and Sweden, have declined the invitation, while others remain undecided.

India has also received an invite to join the Trump-led Board of Peace on Jan 16, and sources in New Delhi said Indian and Israeli diplomats are discussing possible reciprocal visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to The Hindu.