A charter reveals Trump’s proposed Board of Peace, inviting nations to pay $1bn for a permanent seat, with expansive conflict-resolution powers.
BRUSSELS: The administration of US President Donald Trump has asked countries to pay $1 billion for a permanent seat on a proposed “Board of Peace”.
According to a charter seen by AFP, the board was originally conceived to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction but is not limited to the Palestinian territory.
It describes itself as an international organisation seeking to promote stability and “enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict”.
The board will operate in accordance with international law, the document adds.
Trump will serve as the board’s chairman and hold exclusive authority to create or dissolve its subsidiary entities.
He will also appoint an Executive Board of “leaders of global stature” who serve two-year terms subject to his removal.
Member states must be invited by the US president and are represented by their head of state or government.
A standard membership term lasts no more than three years.
That term limit does not apply to states that contribute more than $1 billion in cash within the charter’s first year.
The board will meet at least annually, with each member state holding one vote.
Decisions require a majority of members present and voting but are also “subject to the approval of the Chairman”.
Reported board members include Trump as chair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special negotiator Steve Witkoff.
Other named members are Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and former UK prime minister Tony Blair.
The list also includes financier Marc Rowan, World Bank president Ajay Banga, and Trump aide Robert Gabriel.
Nations reporting an invitation include Russia, Canada, Egypt, and Argentina.
Jordan, Brazil, Paraguay, India, and Pakistan are also among the invited countries.
European invites extend to Germany, France, Italy, Hungary, Romania, and Poland.
Further invitations were sent to Uzbekistan, Belarus, Greece, Morocco, and Slovenia.
The charter enters into force once three states consent to be bound by it.
