Trump Launches "Peace Council", France Refuses to Participate
US President Trump launched the "Peace Council", and the countries that received the invitation kept a cautious attitude. After France clearly stated its refusal, Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne. See France24's report.
The White House sent diplomatic letters to several world leaders, inviting them to join Trump's Peace Council, but many countries have not yet responded, with some being cautious and even reluctant.
This organization, conceived by US President Trump, was initially intended to monitor the transition and peace process in Gaza. However, the eight-page charter sent to invited members did not mention this at all, instead granting it broader functions.
The Peace Council is an international organization aimed at promoting stability in regions affected by conflict or threatened by conflict, restoring reliable and legitimate governance, and ensuring lasting peace.
Reports indicate that about sixty heads of state have announced they have received invitations, including Putin, Miller, and Orbán, as well as most European leaders.
The Peace Council aims to be an alternative to institutions such as the United Nations, which Trump believes have repeatedly failed. France has announced that it will not accept joining this Peace Council.
French Foreign Minister Dufour said: "The committee is led by a chairman who has extremely broad powers, such as approving the eligibility of member participation, appointing his own successor, and vetoing any resolution passed by the majority of members, which is far from the UN Charter."
Other countries are also cautious, for example, the UK insists that the focus must be on the Gaza issue.
About the Peace Council, we support measures taken in the Middle East, especially the ceasefire, and entering the second phase is crucial.
UK Prime Minister Starmer said: "We have expressed our willingness to contribute, and we will certainly do so. As for the Peace Council, we are discussing its operational procedures with our allies."
Another point of contention is that the cost of obtaining a permanent seat is $1 billion.
Canada has already announced that it will not pay this amount.
Source: rfi
Original: toutiao.com/article/1854851214195712/
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