ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – Indonesia has officially joined the Board of Peace established by U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside seven Muslim-majority countries, marking a significant shift in global diplomatic efforts to end the Gaza conflict and signaling a new geopolitical alignment beyond the framework of the United Nations.
The decision was announced by Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, January 22, 2026 via its official X account. Indonesia joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates in the Trump-initiated council.
“The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates welcome the invitation extended by the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, to their leaders to join the Board of Peace,” Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry stated.
Indonesia’s participation underscores Jakarta’s renewed commitment to supporting a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, including backing a transitional governance mechanism envisioned under the Board of Peace mandate.
According to the ministry, the participating countries reaffirmed their support for Trump-led peace efforts, including the implementation of the council’s mission as a transitional authority, as outlined in the broader framework aimed at stabilizing Gaza.
The initiative is said to align with UN Security Council Resolution 2803, which seeks to consolidate a permanent ceasefire, support Gaza’s reconstruction, and advance a just and lasting peace based on the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and statehood under international law.
The announcement was also reflected in a joint statement issued by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with the foreign ministers of the participating countries. The statement confirmed that the eight nations would join the body, which is set to be led directly by Trump.
Meanwhile, Kuwait has confirmed through its official X account that it has also received an invitation to join the Board of Peace.
Invitations were reportedly sent to dozens of world leaders, accompanied by a request for contributions of up to US$1 billion for permanent seats on the council.
However, Saudi Arabia has not publicly detailed its financial commitments.
Although initially designed to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction, the Board of Peace appears poised to expand its role beyond the enclave.
Critics argue the body could challenge the authority of the United Nations, a prospect that has drawn opposition from several U.S. allies, including France and Norway, both of which have indicated they will not participate.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the invitation to join the council but has objected to the inclusion of Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi in the so-called “Gaza Executive Council” operating under the new body.
The formation of the Board of Peace also comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as both seek to strengthen their strategic standing with the Trump administration through investment pledges and business deals.
With Indonesia now onboard, the Gaza conflict is no longer merely a regional humanitarian crisis—it has become a litmus test for global diplomacy, with Jakarta positioning itself as an active player in an increasingly complex international power landscape. (AT Network)
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