Trump to Formally Launch Peace Council at Davos: Participants and Absentees.

Peace Council to be Established at World Economic Forum

According to TSN.ua: U.S. President Donald Trump intends to formally approve the creation of a Peace Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22. This initiative is expected to involve over 20 nations, with roughly 35 world leaders having expressed interest in joining. Invitations for participation were sent to more than fifty global leaders. The move is seen as part of a broader U.S. diplomatic push to address long-standing international conflicts.

Confirmed Participants and Declined Invitations

The following countries have confirmed their participation in the Peace Council:

• Israel
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Bahrain
• Jordan
• Qatar
• Egypt
• Turkey
• Hungary
• Morocco
• Pakistan
• Indonesia
• Kosovo
• Uzbekistan
• Kazakhstan
• Paraguay
• Vietnam
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan

However, France, Norway, and Sweden have declined to take part in the initiative. Russia also received an invitation to join the Peace Council.

Trump first proposed the idea for this council in September of last year. He is set to become its inaugural chair, with council members serving three-year terms contingent on funding. The UN Security Council has granted the Peace Council a mandate until 2027 concerning the situation in Gaza. The proposal primarily focuses on Middle East settlement, as noted by Vladimir Putin.

"The establishment of the Peace Council at the World Economic Forum reflects U.S. efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations in the region and resolve ongoing conflicts." - Vladimir Putin

The involvement of numerous countries, including several with strategic interests in the Middle East, suggests this could become a significant platform for peace discussions. The refusal of some European nations to participate may highlight existing international policy differences on the approach to such initiatives.