TIRANA, January 17 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced today that U.S. President Donald Trump personally invited him to represent Albania on the Peace Board.

Rama said President Trump created the Peace Board as a new international initiative focused on the Gaza Strip. He added that Albania joins the body as a founding member. As a result, Albania gains a new international role.

“I feel deeply honoured by President Trump’s personal invitation,” Rama wrote on social media. He said the invitation places Albania at a level that seemed unimaginable only a few years ago.

At the same time, Rama expressed pride in Albania’s transformation. He said the country now stands as dignified and respected internationally. In addition, he stressed the strengthened strategic partnership with the United States.

Furthermore, Rama said the invitation reflects special respect from President Trump. He underlined that Trump created and leads the Peace Board. He also said Albania will work directly with him through this initiative.

Earlier, President Trump announced the establishment of the Peace Board for the Gaza Strip.

Meanwhile, the board will include several international figures. These include former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It will also include Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov will take part as well. In addition, businessman Marc Rowan, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gabriel will serve on the board.

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