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Today, the first meeting of the Peace Board is taking place in Washington, a new international structure led by US President Donald Trump, created to oversee Gaza in the post-war period and issues related to its stabilization.
Over 45 countries are expected to participate in the meeting. The European Union is represented by a commissioner as an observer. Prime Minister Edi Rama will also be present, who a day earlier left for Washington after President Trump's invitation to participate in the official establishment of the Board and the launch of its activities, where Albania is a founding member.
The agenda includes issues such as the disarmament of Hamas, determining the size of the fund for the reconstruction of Gaza, and the manner of distributing humanitarian aid to the population affected by the war.
President Trump has stated that participating countries have pledged $5 billion to the enclave's reconstruction fund, while it is estimated that the financial needs are much higher. The meeting is taking place at the facility known as the "Donald J. Trump US Institute of Peace", and aims to serve as a platform for discussion on a broader peace plan.
In addition to the countries that will contribute financially, several countries will be engaged with troops on the ground as part of the Gaza stabilization force, which will deal with training police forces, administering the territory and disarming the militant group.
This first meeting is not attended by countries such as France, Great Britain, Russia, China and the Vatican, which has declined the invitation. The first challenge of the Peace Board is expected to be the reconstruction of Gaza under the conditions of a fragile ceasefire, accompanied by continuous violations.
Inaugural Meeting of the Peace Board
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Donald J. Trump American Institute of Peace
06:15 (US time) – Delegation arrivals begin – 12:15 (Albanian time)
08:05 (US time) – Delegation arrivals end – 14:05 (Albanian time)
08:40 (US time) – Family photo- 14:40 (Albanian time)
09:00 (US time) – Meeting begins – 15:00 (Albanian time)
Welcome and opening remarks by the President and Vice President of the United States
Roundtable Presentations & Key Updates
1. Secretary Rubio – Historic Nature of BoP Meeting
2. Steve Witkoff – Success in hostage release and coordination of intermediaries
3. Ambassador Mike Waltz – Helping and Addressing Gaza's Current Needs
4. Dr. Ali Shaath – NCAG, the future of Gaza (3 minutes speech)
5. Nick Mladenov – OHR & Demilitarization
6. Major General Jeffers – ISF & Gaza Police
7. Tony Blair – Capacity Building & Organizational Development
8. Yakir Gabay – Reconstruction / Master Plan
9. Liran Tancman – Supply Chain & Technology
10. Marc Rowan – Sovereign Wealth Fund
11. World Bank President Ajay Banga – Fiscal responsibility/transparency and the Sovereign Wealth Fund
12. Jared Kushner – Measurable BoP Results in Gaza and BoP’s Future Impact
Video about the reconstruction of Gaza
INTERFERENCE
Order:
1. Bahrain – King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
2. Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
3. Uzbekistan – President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
4. Indonesia – President Praboëo Subianto
5. Romania – President Nicușor Dan
6. Albania – Prime Minister Edi Rama
7. Egypt – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly
8. Qatar – Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Thani
9. United Arab Emirates - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan
10. Morocco – Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita
11. Turkey – Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
12. Kuwait – Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
13. Saudi Arabia – Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Aljub
Video presentation from FIFA
Board Resolutions & Votes
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