Prime Minister Donald Tusk at Davos declared Poland’s position on the Peace Council, aligning with government recommendations.
Peace Council Established in Davos
On Thursday, the Peace Council was established at the World Economic Forum in Davos. US President Donald Trump announced its formation and took its helm. During the ceremony, the Founding Act was signed. In addition to Donald Trump, the founding act was signed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Argentine President Javier Milei, and representatives from Bahrain, Morocco, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia.
Nawrocki Did Not Sign. “In Line With Government Recommendation”
Polish President Karol Nawrocki participated in the Peace Council’s establishment ceremony but did not sign the founding document. The head of the Presidential Office of International Policy, Marcin Przydacz, explained that parliamentary approval is needed for Poland to join the council. “In Davos, in line with the government recommendation. Poland’s security requires cooperation between the president and prime minister, in accordance with constitutional principles. Our regular personal contact in recent days has produced good results,” commented Prime Minister Donald Tusk on the X platform.
Goals of the Peace Council
The Peace Council was initially intended to focus on the administration and post-war reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, but its mandate will be expanded to other issues traditionally under UN jurisdiction. Member states are to be chosen by Donald Trump for three-year terms, unless they pay one billion dollars for permanent membership.
International Response
Invitations to the Peace Council from the United States have been confirmed, among others, by the prime ministers of Hungary and Turkey, as well as by the leaders of Russia and Belarus, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko. France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and China have also confirmed receiving invitations. France, Norway, and Sweden have stated they will not join the council.