Gaza Peace Commission Signing in Davos
On Thursday in Davos, Switzerland, leaders from 17 nations, including prime ministers and presidents from Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, gathered for the signing of the Gaza Peace Commission Charter.
White House press secretary Caroline Levitt encouraged various leaders to sign the charter, which had President Donald Trump prominently featured at the center of the ceremony.
- Javier Milei, President of Argentina
- Nikol Pashinyan, Armenian Prime Minister
- Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
- Rosen Zhelyaskov, Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Trump’s Stance at Davos
During the event, Trump withdrew a policy from the Biden administration, urging European partners to reconsider their long-standing strategies.
- Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary
- Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia
- Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan
- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan
- Vijosa Osmani-Sadolu, President of Kosovo
- Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan
Involving More Nations
Trump also reached out to several countries to join the discussions, including Russia, France, Germany, and China, among others.
- Santiago Peña, President of Paraguay
- Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar
- Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister
- Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s Foreign Minister
Concerns from Other Leaders
Meanwhile, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that the UK wouldn’t sign the charter, citing skepticism about Russia’s commitment to peace amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
In a notable participation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed acceptance of Trump’s invitation to join the commission after previously expressing concerns about certain members.
Trump will lead the Peace Council, supported by a range of political and business figures, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
