President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Switzerland on a working visit. At Zurich International Airport, the head of state was greeted by Dorit Probst, Director of the United Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
On January 22, the President of Uzbekistan participated in the signing ceremony of the Charter of the "Peace Council" (also referred to as the "Board of Peace"), initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, held in Davos. He also held a series of bilateral meetings.
On January 19, Shavkat Mirziyoyev received an official invitation letter from the U.S. President to join the international initiative aimed at strengthening peace and resolving conflicts in the Middle East.
The initiative envisages the establishment of a new international structure — the "Peace Council" — uniting states willing to assume responsibility for ensuring long-term peace, stability, and security. It is noted that this structure will serve as a platform for the political and diplomatic resolution of Middle Eastern conflicts.
The Republic of Uzbekistan was invited to join the "Peace Council" as a founding member state. In his reply letter to his American counterpart, the President expressed Uzbekistan's readiness to join the Council as a founding member.
In his letter, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev described this initiative as an important and timely step toward resolving long-standing conflicts in the Middle East and ensuring peace and stability across the broader region.
This translation preserves the original formal tone and structure while using natural, idiomatic English. Note that in English-language sources and reports (including from Reuters, The Diplomat, Euronews, and official announcements), the entity is most commonly referred to as the "Board of Peace" or "Peace Council" (with "Board of Peace" appearing more frequently in international media). The event took place during the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2026.