President Prabowo Attends Launch of Gaza Board of Peace at WEF 2026 in Davos
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday attended the official launch of the Gaza Board of Peace on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 at Congress Hall in Davos, Switzerland.Earlier, Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Indonesia, together with Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), had agreed to join the Gaza Board of Peace initiative proposed by United States President Donald Trump.President Prabowo arrived at the venue at around 11:00 a.m. local time and was welcomed by Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, who had reached Congress Hall earlier. The event formally began at 11:15 a.m., with President Trump opening the session, as broadcast on the White House’s official YouTube channel.Dressed in a grey suit and traditional black peci cap, President Prabowo was seated in the front row on the main stage alongside several world leaders. President Trump briefly greeted Prabowo before delivering his opening remarks.The Gaza Board of Peace was established as a follow-up to the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, endorsed under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803. According to President Trump, the board is envisioned as a temporary authority in Gaza, tasked with coordinating international assistance and mobilising resources for the Palestinian population.In a joint statement, the eight participating Arab and Muslim-majority countries expressed their belief that the initiative could contribute to peace efforts, support a permanent ceasefire, and advance a just and lasting resolution to the Palestinian issue.
The statement also reaffirmed the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and statehood in line with international law.Meanwhile, several countries, including most European Union member states such as France, as well as China, declined to participate in the initiative, citing their preference for the United Nations to take the lead in restoring stability and peace in Gaza.
