Trump’s “Board of Peace” Gains Support from Middle East and Asian Nations

Several key countries across the Middle East and Asia have formally accepted invitations to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace,” an initiative aimed at addressing and resolving global conflicts. According to a joint statement released by the Saudi Arabian foreign ministry, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Qatar have agreed to become members of the proposed body. The statement also included confirmation of participation from the United Arab Emirates, underscoring broad regional engagement.

The joint declaration noted that each participating country will proceed with signing accession documents in line with its own domestic legal and constitutional procedures. This signals that while political agreement has been reached, formal membership will be finalized through established national processes. Separately, Kuwait’s foreign ministry confirmed that Kuwait has also accepted the invitation to join the Board of Peace, further expanding the list of supporting nations.

President Trump has reportedly extended invitations to dozens of world leaders as part of what his administration describes as a new diplomatic framework designed to promote dialogue, de-escalation, and conflict resolution on a global scale. Supporters of the initiative argue that the Board of Peace could offer an alternative platform for negotiations, especially in regions facing prolonged instability, and could enhance multilateral cooperation outside traditional diplomatic structures.

However, the initiative has also sparked concern among diplomats and international policy experts. Some warn that the creation of a U.S.-led peace body could undermine or duplicate the role of the United Nations, potentially weakening existing international mechanisms for conflict resolution. Critics suggest that bypassing established institutions may create fragmentation in global diplomacy and raise questions about legitimacy, inclusiveness, and long-term effectiveness.

Despite these concerns, the acceptance by major regional players highlights growing interest in new diplomatic approaches amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. As more countries consider joining Trump’s Board of Peace, global attention will focus on how the initiative is structured, how it interacts with existing international institutions, and whether it can deliver tangible outcomes in resolving global conflicts.