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Norway Rejects Trump's 'Board of Peace' Claim, Reiterates Non-Membership

Norway has firmly rejected a claim by US President Donald Trump that it would host an event for his newly launched "Board of Peace." A foreign ministry spokesperson stated the country's position of non-membership remains unchanged. Instead, Norway plans to discuss Gaza peace plans at its own scheduled meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee. The Board of Peace, launched by Trump in Davos, has seen several key European nations decline to join as it seeks to position itself as a super-international body.

Key Points: Norway Rejects Trump's Board of Peace Membership Claim

  • Norway rejects Trump's claim of its involvement
  • US pledged $10 billion to the initiative
  • Norway to host separate Palestinian aid meeting
  • Several European nations are staying out
  • Board aims to be a super-organization overseeing UN
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Norway reiterates rejection of Trump's 'Board of Peace' after US claim

Norway's foreign ministry denies US claim it will host a Board of Peace event, reaffirming its firm position not to join the Trump-led initiative.

"Norway has clearly communicated that we will not become a member of the Board of Peace, and this position remains firm. - Ane Jorem"

Helsinki, Feb 20

Norway will not join US President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace," the country's foreign ministry said.

Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the "Board of Peace" at the US Institute of Peace, Trump said the United States would contribute $10 billion to the initiative and claimed that Norway would host a board event, Xinhua news agency reported.

Ane Jorem, a spokesperson for Norway's foreign ministry, rejected the claim and reiterated that Norway would not become a board member, the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) reported.

"Norway has clearly communicated that we will not become a member of the Board of Peace, and this position remains firm," Jorem was quoted as saying by NRK.

Jorem added that Norway plans to host a spring meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, an international mechanism long chaired by Norway that coordinates aid to Palestinians, and the country is in contact with relevant parties about discussing the Gaza peace plan on that occasion.

Norway is among several European countries, including France, Germany and Britain, that have stayed out of the controversial board, which Trump formally launched on January 22 during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Meanwhile, US President Trump is trying to position his Board of Peace as a super international organisation that would supervise the UN while widening its own scope beyond Gaza for which it was set up.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Trump announcing other countries' participation without their consent? Classic. 😂 Good on Norway for setting the record straight publicly. This "Board of Peace" sounds like it wants to bypass established systems. India should also be very cautious about such parallel structures.
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Aman W
From an Indian perspective, we've seen how unilateral actions by major powers can complicate global issues. Norway choosing to stick with the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, which they chair, shows the value of existing, consensus-based mechanisms. Hope the Gaza situation finds a just resolution soon.
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Sarah B
$10 billion is a massive amount. But peace can't be bought or imposed by a single nation's board, no matter how much money is thrown at it. The fact that France, Germany, and UK are also staying out speaks volumes. Multilateralism, despite its flaws, is still the better path.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while I understand Norway's position, sometimes new approaches are needed when old systems are stuck. The UN has been ineffective on Gaza for years. Maybe a new initiative with fresh funding could break the deadlock? Just a thought.
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Nisha Z
The article says the board wants to "supervise the UN" – that's a red flag right there. No single country's project should oversee the entire United Nations. Norway is right to focus on its proven role in the existing committee. Trust and credibility take years to build.

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