The Kingdom of Morocco has formally signed the founding charter of the United States-led Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative launched by President Donald Trump, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday.

In a statement, the ministry said the Board of Peace is aimed at contributing to peace efforts in the Middle East and promoting a new approach to resolving conflicts globally.

According to the statement, acting on the instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, signed the charter on Thursday in Davos, Switzerland. The signing ceremony was chaired by President Donald J. Trump and held on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum.

The event was attended by about 20 heads of state and government, as well as foreign ministers of signatory countries, including Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Azerbaijan and Argentina, among others.

Morocco and Bahrain were the first two countries to sign the charter. Following their signatures, President Trump announced the official entry into force of the charter, marking the formal establishment of the Board of Peace.

The signing follows King Mohammed VI’s acceptance to join the Board as a founding member, in response to an initiative proposed by the U.S. President to strengthen peace efforts in the Middle East and promote innovative approaches to conflict resolution worldwide.

Membership of the Board is reserved for a select group of leaders of international standing who are committed to promoting peace, stability and prosperity for future generations.

The ministry noted that the invitation extended to Morocco reflects international recognition of the leadership of King Mohammed VI, particularly his role as Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee and his standing as a key advocate for peace.

Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has consistently reaffirmed its commitment to a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East.