By chatnewstv.com
DAVOS, Switzerland (chatnewstv.com) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday praised President Donald Trump’s approach to diplomacy, saying it helped make a breakthrough on Gaza once widely viewed as impossible, as global leaders gathered for the signing of a new Board of Peace charter.
Speaking at the ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Rubio said the initiative reflected what he described as Trump’s willingness to challenge diplomatic assumptions and engage with adversaries in pursuit of peace.
“It’s an honor to serve as the Secretary of State during a historic presidency,” Rubio said. “The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is someone who is not limited by what others say is possible or what others say is impossible.”
Rubio pointed to recent developments related to Gaza, saying that only months earlier many believed the situation was intractable, with hostages held and no clear path to resolution without further bloodshed.
“People thought what was happening in Gaza was impossible to solve,” he said. “Many of the institutions that have served us well for the last 70 years were unable to do anything about it. But President Trump had the vision and the courage to dream the impossible.”
The secretary credited Trump’s advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, along with international partners, for their role in advancing the effort. He said the newly formed Board of Peace would focus first on ensuring that any Gaza agreement becomes durable, while also serving as a template for resolving other conflicts.
“This is not just a Board of Peace. This is a board of action,” Rubio said, contrasting the initiative with what he called years of diplomatic statements that failed to produce tangible results. “The President of the United States is a president of action, of getting things done.”
Rubio said a broader vision for Gaza and the region would be presented to participating leaders, describing it as both achievable and necessary if sustained effort is applied. He added that the initiative brought together countries from diverse religious and political backgrounds, including former adversaries.
“You see it reflected here today among countries of different backgrounds, from different parts of the world,” he said. “Many want to be a part of this effort because it is going to be a successful effort.”
The ceremony marked the formal launch of the Board of Peace, which U.S. officials say is intended to coordinate political commitment and practical steps toward conflict resolution, beginning with Gaza but potentially extending to other global flashpoints.
