In Armenia’s National Assembly, 90 lawmakers, including opposition representatives, voted in favor of the Board of Peace charter. Another 8 abstained, and none voted against it. The session was broadcast on parliament’s official YouTube channel.
Representatives of 19 countries, including Armenia, signed the charter on January 22 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Donald Trump said other countries had also joined the organization.
The board was established under an agreement between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas to govern the Gaza Strip. It is also expected to prevent and resolve conflicts in other regions. Its mission is to develop and implement approaches to achieving peace in accordance with international law.
Armenia became one of the founding states of the Board of Peace but did not become a permanent member. Armenia’s Foreign Ministry said the country had joined the initiative for a term of up to 3 years, with no mandatory membership fees.
Permanent membership requires a contribution of $1 billion. According to Armenia’s Finance Ministry, the charter entails financial obligations for the republic. The amount of those obligations has not been disclosed.