DAVOS — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the ceremonial signing of the Charter of the Peace Council in Davos within the framework of the World Economic Forum, at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump. Armenia participated as a founding member of the newly established body.
President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan were also present at the event.
Heads of delegations from Armenia, the United States, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, Pakistan, Qatar, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Israel took part in the ceremony. During the event, representatives of the participating countries signed the Peace Council Charter in the presence of President Trump.
In his remarks, President Trump thanked the participating states for joining the initiative and for their presence at the signing ceremony.
Meanwhile, Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the country will not pay a $1 billion fee to join the Peace Council. Responding to an inquiry from Factor.am, MFA spokesperson Ani Badalyan explained the terms of Armenia’s membership.
According to Badalyan, the Peace Council Charter предусматривает voluntary financial contributions. Countries invited by U.S. President Trump may join the Council without a fixed membership fee for an initial period of up to three years, after which the terms are subject to review.
“The Government of the Republic of Armenia has approved membership in the Peace Council on this basis,” Badalyan stated. “The membership fee referenced is voluntary and would apply only if a country expresses a desire for permanent membership within one year after the Charter enters into force.”
She emphasized that Armenia’s participation is in line with these provisions and does not involve any mandatory financial obligation.
