New Zealand Declines Invitation to Join Trump’s Board of Peace

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New Zealand has declined joining the U.S. Board of Peace, which was launched last week at the World Economic Forum. The board, chaired by Trump, aims to oversee the reconstruction and administration of the Gaza Strip and other areas affected by conflict, a purpose which has raised concerns about undermining the United Nations. Over two dozen countries have agreed to join, with key Middle Eastern powers such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar among them, while some U.S. allies including Britain, France, Germany, and Ukraine have declined to join.

New Zealand Rejects Trump’s Board of Peace Invitation

New Zealand, along with several other U.S. allies, has declined to join Trump’s Board of Peace initiative, as stated by the country’s foreign minister.

Launched by Trump last week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Board of Peace aims to oversee the reconstruction and administration of the Gaza Strip. However, its charter implying a broader mandate in conflict-threatened areas has raised concerns of undermining the United Nations.

While numerous states have embraced the Board’s role on Gaza, New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters noted that their participation would not add substantial value. He further clarified his stance in a post on X.

Being a founding member of the United Nations, New Zealand emphasizes the need for the Board to complement the U.N. Charter. Peters voiced the need for clarity on the Board’s scope now and in the future.

Other Countries’ Stance on the Board of Peace

Over two dozen countries, including Middle Eastern powers like Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, have agreed to join the Board. However, several U.S. allies in Europe, such as Britain, France, Germany and Ukraine, have refrained from joining. Meanwhile, countries like China and Russia remain undecided.

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