site.btaCouncil of Ministers Publishes Decision to Join Board of Peace

The Council of Ministers made public on Tuesday its decision to join the Board of Peace, an initiative launched by US President Donald Trump. The decision has a clearly political character and was adopted by full consensus of the members of the Council of Ministers at an in-person meeting, said the government press service. It adds that the decision reflects the outgoing Government’s understanding that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has long-term consequences for regional and European security, including through increased irregular migration flows and the risks associated with them.

"In this context, Bulgaria’s accession to the Board of Peace is viewed as a political commitment to participate in international efforts aimed at de-escalation and the sustainable resolution of the conflict. Bulgaria has consistently prioritized the fight against illegal migration and considers the stabilization of the Middle East region a key factor in effectively addressing the root causes of migration pressure."

The outgoing Government says that Bulgaria has supported the second phase of the US peace plan for Gaza, as well as United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 of November 2025, which welcomed the establishment of the Board of Peace as a transitional administration coordinating Gaza’s reconstruction in line with the Comprehensive Peace Plan. “Active participation in the Board of Peace would create an opportunity for a constructive contribution to the international community’s efforts to establish lasting peace and security in the Middle East,” the Council of Ministers said.

The decision is subject to ratification by Parliament and will have no legal effect until such ratification. The signing of the document does not create obligations for the country to participate in specific peace-building operations or activities, nor does it grant the Board of Peace any jurisdiction over the territory of Bulgaria without its explicit consent and compliance with its internal constitutional procedures.

In line with the outgoing Government’s decision, a notification has been deposited stating that the Charter will not be applied until ratification takes place. During this period, Bulgaria may participate within the Board of Peace only with consultative status.

However, by signing the document, the country has been given the opportunity to be among the founding members of the Board of Peace, with the final institutional confirmation of this participation depending on decisions by the National Assembly following the upcoming early parliamentary elections and on the formation of a new Council of Ministers and parliament with renewed representation and legitimacy.