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Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita Signs Peace Council Charter at Davos under King Mohammed VI’s Directive
On 22 January 2026, Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita, acting on the explicit order of King Mohammed VI, signed the founding charter of the newly created Council of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The initiative, championed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, aims to boost peace‑building in the Middle East and introduce a fresh, global conflict‑resolution framework, with Morocco and Bahrain as the first founding members. Around twenty heads of state and foreign ministers from countries such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Argentina attended the ceremony, underscoring the council’s exclusive, high‑level nature and King Mohammed VI’s reputation as a key international peacemaker.
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Key Event
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Diaspora, Mr. Nasser Bourita, signed the founding charter of the newly created Council of Peace during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Royal Backing
The signing was carried out on the explicit instruction of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who has agreed to become a founding member of the initiative proposed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The council aims to reinforce peace‑building efforts in the Middle East and introduce a fresh approach to conflict resolution worldwide.
International Participation
Morocco and Bahrain were the first two nations to endorse the charter, after which President Trump announced that the charter had officially entered into force, marking the formal launch of the Council of Peace. Around twenty heads of state and government, together with foreign ministers from signatory countries—including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Azerbaijan and Argentina—joined the ceremony.
Exclusive Membership
Membership in the Council of Peace is limited to a select group of globally recognised leaders committed to a safe and prosperous future for coming generations. Their invitation reflects the “enlightened leadership” of King Mohammed VI and his standing as an indispensable peace actor.
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