Trump Invites Armenia to Join Board of Peace, Pashinyan Accepts

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the newly proposed Board of Peace, making Armenia a founding member in the U.S.-led intergovernmental body.

The Board of Peace was introduced by Trump as an initiative aimed at promoting stability, restoring lawful and dependable governance, and securing long-term peace in regions affected by conflict or at risk of future violence. Trump extended the invitation in his role as Chairman of the Board, asking Pashinyan to represent Armenia as a Founding Member State.

With Armenia’s acceptance, the country joins a small group of states that have already confirmed their membership. These include Albania, Hungary, Canada, and Kazakhstan. According to available information, many other countries have also received invitations, though not all have responded publicly.

Under the board’s charter, member states are expected to support the organization’s overall operations. However, they are not obligated to take part in any specific peace-building missions that the board may carry out. Membership is limited to a maximum term of three years, though it can be renewed with the approval of the Chairman. The charter also allows for permanent membership, which can be granted to states that make a cash donation of more than $1 billion to the Board within its first year of operation.

The invitation letter from Trump, dated last Friday, was made public on Tuesday after being posted on Facebook by the prime minister’s press secretary, Nazeli Baghdasaryan. In her post, she said that Pashinyan “accepted the proposal with love and responsibility, reaffirming Armenia’s commitment to promoting peace.” No details were provided regarding whether Armenia plans to make the large financial contribution required for permanent membership.

The Board of Peace was first proposed by Trump in September 2025. Its role was later formalized through a United Nations Security Council resolution adopted in November. According to that resolution, the board is mandated to support the administration, reconstruction, and economic recovery of the Gaza Strip following a two-year war with Israel. This mandate places the board at the center of one of the most complex and sensitive post-war recovery efforts in the region.

Several high-profile figures have already been named as members of the board’s executive leadership. These include Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former British prime minister Tony Blair, and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. Their involvement signals a strong political and diplomatic focus on the Middle East and post-conflict governance.

Media reports indicate that more than 60 countries are believed to have been invited to join the Board of Peace so far. One of the most controversial invitations was reportedly extended to Russian President Vladimir Putin, asking him to represent Russia. The Kremlin confirmed on Monday that it had received the invitation, but it has not yet said whether Russia will accept or decline.

Armenia’s decision to join the Board of Peace places it among the early participants in a new international effort that seeks to shape post-conflict recovery and global peace initiatives. The full scope of Armenia’s role, including any financial or operational commitments, remains unclear as the board continues to take shape and additional member states make their positions known.

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