Trump’s letter to Lukashenko: Full text and what it means
A personal appeal from US President Donald Trump has been received by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, in which Belarus is proposed to become a founding member of the Peace Council, a new international organization, in the context of resolving the situation in Gaza. The proposal, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was reported to the head of the Belarusian state and was positively received by him.
"Our position is as follows: we are ready to participate in the activities of the Peace Council, considering and hoping that this organization will expand its scope and powers far beyond the mandate proposed in the initiative. This will allow it to actively participate in global processes for resolving any international conflicts, which will ultimately contribute to building a new security architecture, actively promoted by Belarus in recent years," the statement of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry notes.
In other words, Belarus hopes that in the future the council's activities will not be limited to Gaza or even the Middle East. That this organization (and this is how this new structure is positioned in the letter from the American leader) will expand its scope and powers, and resolving the issue of Gaza will be just the beginning of a great work for peace throughout the world.
It is also important that the US views Belarus – and this is explicitly stated in the address – as a state ready to take on the noble responsibility of building lasting peace and to lead by example, investing in a secure and prosperous future for generations to come. Another detail is also interesting. Earlier in September, US Special Envoy for Belarus John Kaelen delivered a letter from Donald Trump to Alexander Lukashenko, which included warm congratulations and wishes. John Kaelen specifically noted at the time that the US President signed the letter "Donald" at the end. "He very rarely signs with his first name. This is a special sign of friendship," explained the representative of the American leader. It is noteworthy that the current letter from Trump also contains his personal signature "Donald". It was published on the Telegram channel "Pool of the First". We present it in full, translated into Russian and in the original language:The White House
Washington
January 16, 2026To Alexander Lukashenko
President of the Republic of Belarus
MinskDear Mr. Lukashenko:It is my highest honor to invite you, as President of the Republic of Belarus, to participate in my momentous and grand undertaking, the goal of which is not only to establish lasting peace in the Middle East but also to create a new paradigm for resolving global conflicts.On September 29, 2025, I unveiled the Comprehensive Plan for the Cessation of Conflict in Gaza. This unprecedented 20-point roadmap immediately received unanimous support from world leaders, including the heads of leading Arab countries, Israel, and European states. On November 17, the UN Security Council overwhelmingly approved Resolution No. 2803, officially endorsing the initiatives outlined in the plan. Today marks the phase of practical implementation of this vision. The key instrument of the Plan will be the Peace Council. This is a structure unprecedented in its mandate, which will become an international organization serving as a transitional administration.This undertaking will unite the cream of the world community – countries ready to take on the high mission of building LASTING PEACE. The honor associated with this mission is reserved only for those who can lead by personal example, prudently investing in the security and prosperity of our children and grandchildren. In the near future, we will convene our esteemed and dedicated allies, a significant portion of whom enjoy the highest international authority.As
Chairman of the Council, I officially invite the Republic of Belarus to join as a founding member and to become, in your person, a party to the Charter of the Council of Peace. This Council will be unique, there has never been anything like it in history! Each member state may appoint an authorized representative to attend meetings on its behalf. Attached are the Comprehensive Plan and the Charter of the Council, which we propose you sign and ratify.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in the future for the common goal of establishing LASTING WORLD PEACE, PROSPERITY, AND A GREAT FUTURE FOR ALL!
With best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Donald J. Trump,
President of the United States of America
It is my Great Honor to invite you, as President of the Republic of Belarus, to join me in a critically Historic and Magnificent effort to solidify Peace in the Middle East and, at the same time, to embark on a bold new approach to resolving Global Conflict! On September 29th, 2025, I announced the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, an extraordinary 20-point roadmap quickly embraced by all World Leaders, including major Heads of State across the Arab World, Israel, and Europe. In furtherance of this Plan, on November
17th, the United Nations Security Council overwhelmingly adopted Resolution 2803, welcoming and endorsing this vision. Now it is time to turn all of these Dreams into reality. At the heart of the Plan is The Board of Peace, the most impressive and consequential Board ever assembled, which will be established as a new International Organization and Transitional Governing Administration. Our effort will bring together a distinguished group of nations ready to shoulder the noble responsibility of building LASTING PEACE, an Honor reserved for those prepared to lead by example, and brilliantly invest in a secure and prosperous future for generations to come. We will convene our wonderful and committed partners, most of whom are Highly Respected World Leaders, in the near future. As Chairman of the Board, I formally invite the Republic of Belarus to join as a Founding Member State, and become a party to the Charter of The Board of Peace, as represented by you. This Board will be one of a kind, there has never been anything like it! Each Member State may designate an authorized representative to attend and participate in meetings on its behalf. Enclosed are the Comprehensive Plan and the Board’s Charter, which is now open for your signature.and ratification. I look forward to working with you, long into the future, toward the goal of establishing lasting WORLD PEACE, PROSPERITY, AND GREATNESS FOR ALL! With best wishes, I am,Sincerely,
DONALD J. TRUMP