Lukashenko signs Belarus onto Trump's "Board of Peace"
Self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has signed a document confirming that Belarus will join the "Board of Peace" being established by US President Donald Trump and said that no US$1 billion contribution is required.
Source: Belarusian state-owned news outlet BelTA, as reported by European Pravda
Quote: "I have signed the corresponding address to the United States, stating that we are ready to accept their proposal and become founding members of this Board."
Details: The document notes that the Board's charter will be implemented following the planned procedure, "set out in the letter by the US president".
Responding to questions about the actual conditions for joining the "Board of Peace" and rumours that a contribution of US$1 billion is required, Lukashenko said that "these sick people have gone mad again". "You just need to read the document. No money is required," he added.
Background:
- Bloomberg reported earlier that French President Emmanuel Macron declined an invitation from Trump to join the "Board of Peace" he is establishing.
- The news agency also said Trump is seeking US$1 billion from countries hoping to secure a permanent seat on the Board of Peace he plans to establish, which is seen as a possible alternative to the United Nations.
- Trump has invited a number of European countries, Canada, as well as Russia and Belarus, to join the "Board of Peace".
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