New Delhi [India], January 22 (ANI): Commenting on reports that some European countries have declined invitations to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace, Palestine’s Ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, said the decision reflects political assessments and broader concerns within Europe.
Responding to ANI’s question on the reasons behind the rejection by certain European nations, Abu Shawesh said these countries likely evaluated the initiative against existing multilateral frameworks before arriving at their conclusions.
“The question is, why did they refuse it? I’m pretty sure that they have their think tank centers and very sophisticated political analysts who analyze the Board of Peace and compare it to the old multilateral institutions such as the United Nations, the United Nations Security Council, and the United Nations Charter itself. When they compare it from their point of view, they have their own concerns. Besides that, of course, there is the current sensitive issue between the chair of the Board of Peace, Trump, and the vast majority of the European countries, so they have their own opinions,” he said.
The ambassador’s remarks come amid mixed international responses to the proposed Board of Peace, with several countries yet to clarify their position on participation.
European governments have traditionally emphasized multilateralism and the primacy of institutions such as the United Nations in conflict resolution. While the United States has projected the Board of Peace as a new platform for advancing global peace initiatives, questions remain over its structure, legitimacy, and relationship with existing international mechanisms.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump criticized the United Nations, arguing that its lack of effectiveness led to his decision to establish the “Board of Peace” for Gaza as part of the 20-point peace plan to end the conflict in the Middle East.
Addressing the press, Trump said, “We just created the Board of Peace, which I think is going to be amazing. I wish the United Nations could do more. I wish we didn’t need a Board of Peace. With all the wars they settled, the United Nations never helped me in one war.” (ANI)
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