Updated On: 22 January, 2026 06:07 PM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondent
PM Narendra Modi was among several world leaders invited by Trump to join the board, which was announced during the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. France, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, and several other major nations also stayed away from the ceremony

US President Donald Trump holds a signed founding charter at the "Board of Peace" meeting in Davos on Thursday. PIC/AFP
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed the charter to formally launch his “Board of Peace” initiative at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, describing it as a significant step towards global conflict resolution, news agency PTI reported.
Calling it a “very exciting day, long in the making”, Trump said, “We’re going to have peace in the world,” adding, “And we’re all stars.”