Initially designed to cement Gaza’s ceasefire, Trump sees the Board of Peace taking a wider role in resolving global conflicts which some countries fear means it could become a rival to the United Nations.
This along with the fact that Russia and Belarus were invited to join means many Western countries have taken a cautious approach.
“Taking into account certain national doubts regarding the shape of the board, under these circumstances Poland will not join the work of the Board of Peace, but we will analyse it,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk told a government meeting.
“Our relations with the United States have been and will remain our priority, so if the circumstances change that will enable joining the work of the Board, we do not rule out any scenario.”
Meanwhile, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani also confirmed that Italy would not sign up.
“We cannot join the Board of Peace because there is an insurmountable constitutional barrier on Italy’s side,” he said.
“However, if we need to work on reconstruction efforts aimed at ensuring peace in the Middle East, we are ready to do so,” he added. –Agencies
