President Aliyev: Azerbaijan joins Board of Peace by sharing its noble mission Photo

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has officially accepted US President Donald Trump’s invitation to join his Board of Peace initiative of ending the conflict in Gaza.

In a letter addressed to Trump, the Azerbaijani president noted that the country is joining in the initiative” by sharing its noble mission of ending the conflict in Gaza,” Caliber.Az reports via Azertag.

“Thank you for your letter inviting the Republic of Azerbaijan to join the Board of Peace as a founding member state.

I accept this invitation as a sign of mutually respectful and beneficial partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United States of America, and as a recognition of Azerbaijan's role in promotion of peace and stability at the regional and global levels. The Republic of Azerbaijan joins the Board of Peace by sharing its noble mission of ending the conflict in Gaza and building a safer and more prosperous future for all affected by the long-lasting conflict.

I believe that the Board of Peace will be an effective international organization and successfully deliver on its mission.

Please, accept my sincere appreciation for your visionary leadership and peace-building efforts, and best wishes of success in your capacity as the Chairman of the Board of Peace,” the letter reads.

President Ilham Aliyev’s letter comes in response to an official invitation sent earlier by US President Donald Trump.

The Board of Peace, set to be officially launched by US President Donald Trump on January 22, is designed to oversee reconstruction efforts in Gaza. The initiative stems from the Comprehensive Plan for Ending the Gaza Conflict, presented in September 2025, and has received international recognition, including endorsement through UN Security Council Resolution 2803 on November 17, 2025.