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Norway won't take part in Trump's "Board of Peace", deputy foreign minister tells Aftenposten

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Posted on January 20, 2026

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OSLO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Norway will not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative the way the plan is currently presented, Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas

Norway Declines Participation in Trump's 'Board of Peace' Initiative

Norway's Stance on Trump's Initiative

OSLO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Norway will not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative the way the plan is currently presented, Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik told daily Aftenposten on Tuesday.

Details of the 'Board of Peace'

The board would be chaired for life by Trump and would start by addressing the Gaza conflict and then be expanded to deal with other conflicts, according to a copy of a letter and draft charter seen by Reuters.

Official Responses

The Norwegian foreign ministry did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

(Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)

Key Takeaways

  • Norway will not participate in Trump's 'Board of Peace'.
  • The initiative is chaired by Trump for life.
  • Initial focus on the Gaza conflict.
  • Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister announced the decision.
  • Norwegian foreign ministry did not comment immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Board of Peace?
The Board of Peace is an initiative proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at addressing global conflicts, starting with the Gaza conflict.
What is a Deputy Foreign Minister?
A Deputy Foreign Minister is a senior official in a country's foreign ministry who assists the Foreign Minister in managing diplomatic relations and international affairs.

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