New Zealand has declined U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to join his “Board of Peace,” originally envisioned as a body to govern Gaza following the latest war there, but since pitched as a permanent fixture in world geopolitics.
Invitations were issued to heads of state worldwide, with preliminary information indicating that membership would be free.
However, a subsequent draft charter indicated that the United States planned to charge countries at least US$1 billion (NZ$1.65 billion) to extend their terms.
Ministers initially said New Zealand was considering accepting the invitation, with speculation fuelled by Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters’ praise of the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and his questioning whether it was worth New Zealand continuing to contribute to its funding….
New Zealand Declines Trump’s Board of Peace Invitation
