Board of Peace charts a path forward, collective efforts needed to ensure lasting stability: PM

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that peacebuilding is a c...

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that peacebuilding is a continuous process rather than a single agreement, stressing that the proposed Board of Peace offers a clear path forward as outlined by President Trump.  

He emphasised that while the first phase of the deal has been implemented, it represents the beginning, not the end, of the process, requiring sustained commitment and coordinated efforts among all participating countries to ensure the Board becomes an effective and stabilising force. 

This came during a conversation moderated by Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, with H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday. 

The Prime Minister said, “I believe that the Board of Peace is presenting a path, and President Trump has proposed this path to move forward.” He noted that the implementation of the first stage of the deal does not mean the process is complete, adding: “We have a lot of work to be done right now, and I think that all the countries that are joining this Board of Peace need to work hard and to make sure that this Board of Peace is functioning in a way that serves the purpose and becomes a stabilising factor.” 

He affirmed Qatar’s commitment to contributing to peace and stability in the region, acknowledging that there are significant challenges in implementation but noting that there are no alternative paths at present. He stressed that stabilising Gaza must be the immediate priority, ensuring the withdrawal of Israeli forces as soon as possible and enabling people to restore their lives. He said this should be the key focus of the Board of Peace.