President Donald Trump introduced on Friday he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had secured a “wonderful” treaty between Rwanda and Congo, as Pakistan formally nominated him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
“I am very happy to report that I have arranged, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a wonderful Treaty between the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of Rwanda, in their War, which was known for violent bloodshed and death, more so even than most other Wars, and has gone on for decades,” Trump wrote in a Reality Social announcement.
The president famous representatives from Rwanda and the Congo can be in Washington on Monday to signal paperwork.
He went on to debate his possibilities at profitable a Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he wouldn’t get one, “no matter what I do.”
“This is a Great Day for Africa and, quite frankly, a Great Day for the World,” Trump wrote within the publish. “I gained’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for this, I gained’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the Conflict between India and Pakistan, I gained’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the Conflict between Serbia and Kosovo, I gained’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for holding Peace between Egypt and Ethiopia (An enormous Ethiopian constructed dam, stupidly financed by the USA of America, considerably reduces the water flowing into The Nile River), and I gained’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for doing the Abraham Accords within the Center East which, if all goes properly, can be loaded to the brim with extra International locations signing on, and can unify the Center East for the primary time in ‘The Ages!’
“No, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do, including Russia/Ukraine, and Israel/Iran, whatever those outcomes may be, but the people know, and that’s all that matters to me!”
On Wednesday, India refuted claims by Trump that he had stopped the struggle between Pakistan and India.
Indian International Secretary Vikram Misri wrote in a information launch that “talks for ceasing military action happened directly between India and Pakistan through existing military channels, and on the insistence of Pakistan,” in accordance with a report from Reuters.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India “has not accepted mediation in the past and will never do,” Misri famous within the assertion.
The point out of a Nobel Peace Prize got here practically two hours after the Authorities of Pakistan revealed a prolonged publish on X, formally recommending Trump for the consideration.
“The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis,” the publish learn.
“The international community bore witness to unprovoked and unlawful Indian aggression, which constituted a grave violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives, including women, children, and the elderly.”
Pakistani leaders stated at a second of heightened regional turbulence, Trump demonstrated “great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship” by way of “robust diplomatic engagement” with each Islamabad and New Delhi, securing a ceasefire.
“This intervention stands as a testament to his role as a genuine peacemaker and his commitment to conflict resolution through dialogue,” the publish continued. “The Authorities of Pakistan additionally acknowledges and vastly admires President Trump’s honest provides to assist resolve the longstanding dispute of Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan—a difficulty that lies on the coronary heart of regional instability.
“President Trump’s leadership during the 2025 Pakistan India crisis manifestly showcases the continuation of his legacy of pragmatic diplomacy and effective peace-building. Pakistan remains hopeful that his earnest efforts will continue to contribute towards regional and global stability, particularly in the context of ongoing crises in the Middle East, including the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza and the deteriorating escalation involving Iran.”
In line with The Nobel Prize’s web site, to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, an individual have to be a “qualified nominator,” which incorporates nationwide governments, heads of state, earlier award winners, and members of particular worldwide organizations.
The nomination course of is confidential, and entries are due by Jan. 31, therefore the 2026 nomination.