List of Countries That Accepted and Declined Trump’s Proposal to Join Board of Peace

By Haifa Chairunisa

Several countries have signaled their readiness to join the Peace Council established by U.S. President Donald Trump, with most of the supporters coming from Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East. In contrast, a number of European nations have declined the invitation, while many others have yet to announce their position.

According to an Associated Press (AP) report dated January 21, a White House official said around 30 countries are expected to participate in the Peace Council, though no specific names were disclosed. The official added that invitations had been sent to approximately 50 countries. Initially created to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction, the Council’s mandate has since expanded to include broader global conflict resolution efforts.

In the invitation letter, Trump described the Council as a platform for countries to contribute to peace efforts in the Middle East while introducing a new framework for addressing international conflicts.

Indonesia has confirmed its intention to join Board of Peace. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision through its official social media account, @Kemlu_RI, on Thursday (January 22). According to the ministry, Indonesia’s position aligns with that of seven other countries: Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Meanwhile, Norway and Sweden have stated they will not participate, following France, which had earlier rejected the proposal. Countries that have expressed their willingness to join include Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

France, Norway, Slovenia, and Sweden have indicated they will not join—at least for now. Several other invitees, including the United Kingdom, China, Croatia, Germany, Italy, the European Commission, Paraguay, Russia, Singapore, and Ukraine, have not yet publicly stated their position.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Paris supports the implementation of Trump’s peace plan but opposes the establishment of the Peace Council in its current form, arguing it could undermine the role of the United Nations. Barrot expressed concern that Trump, as chair of the Council, would have the authority to appoint members and veto decisions. “This is very, very far from the UN Charter,” he said during a speech to French academics in Paris on Monday (January 19), as quoted by Politico.