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EU Nations Snub Trump's Board of Peace, Prefer UN: Palestinian Envoy

Palestine's Ambassador to India suggests European countries refused to join President Trump's proposed Board of Peace after comparing it to established UN institutions. The envoy believes European think tanks conducted a political analysis, weighing the new initiative against multilateral frameworks like the UN Security Council. The remarks highlight broader European concerns and a preference for traditional diplomacy amid Trump's criticism of the UN's effectiveness. The mixed international response leaves the future of the new peace platform uncertain.

Key Points: EU Rejects Trump's Board of Peace, Palestinian Envoy Explains

  • EU nations decline Trump's peace board invite
  • Envoy cites comparison to UN frameworks
  • Questions over new body's legitimacy
  • Trump criticizes UN's competence
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EU nations must have compared 'Board of Peace' with UN: Palestinian Ambassador to India

Palestine's Ambassador to India says EU nations likely compared Trump's Board of Peace to UN institutions before declining to join the initiative.

"They have their very sophisticated political analyser who analyse the Board of Peace and compare it to the old multilateral institutions - Abdullah Abu Shawesh"

New Delhi, January 22

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 that 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 centres. They have their very sophisticated political analyser who analyse the Board of Peace and compare it to the old multilateral institutions such as United Nations, United Nations Security Council, United Nations Charter itself, and when they compare it from their point of view, they have their own concern regarding this. But aside, of course, the current sensitive issue between the Chair of the Board of the Peace Trump, and the vast majority of the European countries, so that they have their own opinion."

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 emphasised multilateralism and the primacy of institutions such as the United Nations in conflict resolution.

While the US 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 came down heavily on the United Nations, arguing that its lack of competence led to his decision to establish the "Board of Peace" for Gaza to implement the 20-Point Peace Plan to end conflict in the Middle East.

Addressing the press, Trump said, "US President Donald Trump says, "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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Priya S
As an Indian, I see this as another example of major powers trying to set up parallel systems that suit their own interests. The UN needs reform, but creating competing bodies isn't the solution. It weakens global governance. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
Trump blaming the UN is rich. The US itself has often undermined it with vetoes and unilateral actions. If this "Board of Peace" is just a tool for one country's foreign policy, it's doomed from the start. Europe sees through it.
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective from the Palestinian envoy. It highlights the deep distrust in Trump's initiatives, especially regarding the Middle East. The credibility of the proposer matters as much as the proposal itself.
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Vikram M
With all due respect to the Ambassador, I wish India would take a clearer, more vocal stand on such issues. We talk of strategic autonomy, but our voice on new global platforms like this is often muted. We should learn from Europe's clarity here.
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Kavya N
Multilateralism is the only way for a diverse world. You can't have peace dictated by a "board" created by one powerful nation. The European emphasis on the UN Charter is correct. Hope India supports that principle too. 🙏

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