WASHINGTON: The first meeting of the Peace Board chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump is currently underway in Washington, with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif among the participating leaders.

Prior to the formal session a group photograph of attending world leaders was taken alongside President Trump at the Trump Institute of Peace where the meeting is being held. The gathering marks the launch of a new diplomatic platform aimed at addressing global security and post-conflict reconstruction challenges.

Notably, permanent members of the United Nations Security Council including China Russia and the United Kingdom were absent from the session. Diplomatic observers view this development as significant given the central role traditionally played by these nations in international peace and stability initiatives.

According to officials President Trump is expected to outline key proposals during the meeting including plans related to Gaza’s reconstruction. The announcement is anticipated to address funding mechanisms as well as the establishment of an international stability force to support long term peace and recovery efforts.

The meeting is being closely watched by global policymakers as it may shape future diplomatic strategies concerning regional stability and humanitarian rebuilding initiatives.