Norway Declines Trump's 'Board of Peace' Invitation; Other Nations Also Opt Out
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News18•21-01-2026, 16:47
Norway Declines Trump's 'Board of Peace' Invitation; Other Nations Also Opt Out
- •Norway has rejected US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' invitation, citing unanswered questions and the need for further discussion.
- •The Norwegian government will not attend the signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, marking a setback for the US-led initiative.
- •State Secretary Kristoffer Thoner emphasized the need for closer examination of the American proposal in relation to existing international frameworks.
- •The 'Board of Peace' was conceived to promote stability and peace in conflict-affected areas, with the US President as chairman and a reported $1 billion contribution for a permanent seat.
- •France and Britain have also declined the invitation, with Britain raising concerns over Russia's inclusion due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Why It Matters: Norway and other key nations decline Trump's 'Board of Peace' over concerns about its scope and participants.
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