At a time when the world is increasingly defined by conflict, the gathering of a group of world leaders, heads of governments and representatives comprising 20 countries in Davos, Switzerland, served as a powerful reminder that peace remains a matter of vital importance. As the renowned philosopher Baruch Spinoza observed, “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with conflict by peaceful means.”

On 22 January in Davos, heads of state, including President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, came together to sign a significant document, pledging to do everything within their power to heal one of the most devastating conflict wounds in the Middle East, a crisis that has shaken the world by the scale of death and destruction it has caused. Above all, the agreement underscored a shared commitment to ensuring the sustainability of peace. One of the most notable and consequential aspects of the event was the collective confidence and shared vision for peace-building demonstrated by the initiative’s leader, US President Donald Trump, alongside the heads of state and government and official representatives of the countries supporting this effort. It is therefore no coincidence that Azerbaijan - long recognised as one of the proponents of peace preservation and security - has assumed a leading role within the Board.

Azerbaijan’s accession to the Board of Peace on Gaza represents a strategic and timely development in international diplomacy. By joining this multilateral initiative, the country is messaging its commitment to constructive engagement in one of the world’s most intractable conflicts. The event, attended by US President Donald Trump, once again highlighted Azerbaijan’s growing influence and the significance of its bilateral relations with Washington, while positioning........

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