Azerbaijan said on on Wednesday that it had accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join his 'Board of Peace' for Gaza.
“Azerbaijan, as always, is ready to actively contribute to international cooperation, peace and stability,” Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry said in a statement.
Several countries have responded to invitations to join a proposed peace initiative announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan joined Trump’s proposed initiative on Tuesday, his spokesperson said.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday accepted Trump's invitation to join the so-called 'Board of Peace' an initiative that aims initially to end the conflict in Gaza but which could then be expanded to tackle conflicts elsewhere, Netanyahu office posted on X.
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said his country would also join after accepting an invitation, with his spokesperson noting Tokayev’s intention to contribute to stability in the Middle East.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy was “ready to do our part,” without specifying whether her remarks referred specifically to Gaza or broader peace efforts.
Canada has agreed in principle to take part, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, adding that details are still under discussion.
Hungary has accepted the invitation, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán calling it “honourable” in a post on X.
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry said President Alexander Lukashenko had also been invited, adding that Belarus hopes the initiative’s mandate could expand beyond Gaza.
Officials said invitations were also extended to leaders of France, Germany, Australia, Canada, the European Commission and several key Middle East powers.
France, however, said it would not join. President Emmanuel Macron’s office said the proposed body could exceed its stated focus on Gaza and raise concerns regarding the principles and structure of the United Nations.
Trump later threatened to impose 200% tariffs on French wines and champagnes, in what appeared to be an effort to pressure France into joining the initiative.
The board would be chaired for life by Trump and would start by addressing the Gaza conflict and then it's thought will be expanded to deal with other conflicts, according to a copy of the letter and draft charter seen by Reuters.
Member states would be limited to three-year terms unless they pay $1 billion each to fund the board's activities and earn permanent membership, the letter states.
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