Sakhir: Washington, DC: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa participated in the first meeting of the Board of Peace, held in Washington, DC, at the invitation of His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States of America. A number of heads of state and senior officials, as well as representatives of countries and international organisations, also attended.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HE President Trump opened the meeting by thanking the leaders for their participation. His Excellency noted the complexity of the situation in Gaza and emphasized that genuine collective efforts and strong political will are essential for achieving peace. Highlighting the importance of peace over war, HE the US President announced a financial support package for Gaza and reiterated the United States' commitment to collaborating with international partners to promote security and stability in the region.
His Majesty the King expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain's pride in participating in the Board of Peace as a founding member. His Majesty commended HE President Trump's efforts in establishing the Gaza Peace Plan and creating the Board as a crucial platform for dialogue and action. He emphasized the importance of international collaboration in reconstructing Gaza and providing hope for its people, aiming to lay the foundations for lasting peace in the Middle East.
HM the King underscored Bahrain's dedication to peaceful solutions to conflicts and strengthening relations based on dialogue, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence. He described the inaugural meeting as a pivotal opportunity to envision a future for Gaza that transforms conflict into a landscape of security, aspiration, hope, and opportunity.
Reiterating the Kingdom's commitment to supporting peace and security in the region, HM the King highlighted the importance of ending the Palestinian-Israeli conflict to meet the aspirations of all peoples and contributing to Gaza's reconstruction. He stressed the need for a comprehensive framework for genuine peace, ensuring safe coexistence alongside Israel and other regional countries.
His Majesty concluded by reaffirming Bahrain's commitment to the Board of Peace, including financial contributions towards its operations and announcing plans to provide infrastructure and skills for establishing a Government Digital Services platform for Gaza. The Kingdom's participation in the Abraham Accords and the CSIPA Agreement with the United States reflects its dedication to advancing Middle East peace and stability, strengthening its partnership with the United States as a force for regional stability.