Bahrain Officially Signs Board of Peace Agreement

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Trump: “Things are really calming down.”

Davos: His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, signed an agreement on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain to join the newly established Board of Peace during an official ceremony held on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. The event was attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, who formally launched the initiative as part of his broader peace diplomacy.

 Speaking at the ceremony, President Trump said global tensions had eased significantly compared to last year, remarking that “things are really calming down,” and reiterated his claim of having helped resolve several international conflicts. The signing was attended by a number of world leaders, including Argentine President Javier Milei and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, along with representatives from Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Qatar and Kosovo.

 Bahrain’s participation at the launch reflects Manama’s support for multilateral approaches to conflict resolution and its expanding diplomatic role in Middle East peace efforts. Bahraini officials have emphasised the Kingdom’s backing of initiatives aimed at stabilising Gaza and supporting humanitarian relief, in line with Bahrain’s broader commitment to regional cooperation. The presence of Bahraini representatives alongside Trump and other international leaders in Davos also underscores the Kingdom’s readiness to contribute to global discussions on peacebuilding and post-conflict recovery.

 According to a draft charter, the Board of Peace could assume some responsibilities traditionally handled by the United Nations, although Trump said the new body would operate in coordination with the UN and described it as having “tremendous potential.” The signing came a day after Trump announced that a framework had been established for a future agreement related to Greenland, while also indicating he was reconsidering planned tariffs on countries opposing his position.

 The Board of Peace is designed initially to support the fragile Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction and governance following the Israel-Palestine war, with ambitions to address broader international conflicts. Emerging from Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, which helped lay the groundwork for a ceasefire and stabilisation framework, the body has evolved from a proposed transitional authority for Gaza into a wider multilateral conflict-resolution platform focused on promoting stability, lawful governance and lasting peace.

 With the board now formally launched, attention is turning to how quickly it can move from symbolic formation to practical action. Key priorities include defining its operational mandate, finalising membership commitments and beginning work on Gaza’s transition from conflict to governance and reconstruction.