Bahrain’s Board of Peace seat comes without charge, Minister Ali AlKhulaif says

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s seat on Trump’s Board of Peace comes without the $1 billion price tag.

Noor bint Ali AlKhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Economic Development Board, confirmed this in Davos in response to queries on the matter.

Trump has said the organisation would work “in conjunction” with the United Nations. Invitations were sent to dozens of world leaders, requesting a $1 billion payment for a permanent seat on the board.

“The $1 billion figure applies only to a permanent seat, while Bahrain was offered a threeyear seat, which does not require such a payment,” the minister said during the Prosperity Agenda for the Middle East session at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

In a video of the telecast published by Al Ayam, the minister said: “I think it’s worth clarifying here that no $1 billion was paid.”

When asked about the return on investment for countries considering a permanent seat— particularly given the high price reportedly sought by former US President Donald Trump—the minister said the decision ultimately rests with individual nations.

“Every country would have its own perspective, its own calculations, its own math,” she said, adding that for some countries the cost may make sense, while for others it may not.

The minister declined to comment on whether permanent seats would remain available at the proposed price, reiterating that such decisions are for governments themselves to assess.

His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, participated in the signing ceremony of the Board of Peace charter, held at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

The charter was also signed by Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, and His Excellency Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco, formally ratifying the Board of Peace as an international organisation. Following the signing, representatives of several other countries also proceeded to sign the charter.