Hungary joins US Peace Council: Orbán supports Trump’s initiative
19 January 10:34
Hungary has been invited to join a new international body created by the US to implement a peace plan, underscoring the country’s role in global efforts to resolve conflicts and mobilize resources to ensure stability.
This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing a Facebook post by Viktor Orbán .
Hungary and participation in the Peace Council
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Facebook on January 18 that US President Donald Trump had invited Hungary to join the new “Peace Council.”
“Hungary’s efforts to achieve peace are being recognized. President Trump has invited us to join the Peace Council as founding members. We have, of course, accepted this honorable invitation,” he wrote.
The Hungarian foreign minister told Kossuth Radio that Orbán was pleased with the invitation and plans to participate in the body’s work.
Goals and composition of the Peace Council
The Peace Council, initiated by Trump, was created to implement a 20-point plan for the Gaza Strip. It will provide strategic oversight, mobilize international resources, and ensure accountability during the transition from conflict to peace and development, the White House said.
In addition to Hungary, the Council includes presidents and prime ministers of other countries, including Argentina and Canada, as well as representatives of the United States – Secretary of State Jared Kushner and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Donald Trump will chair the body.
Potential expansion of activities
According to the FT, the US administration is considering creating a separate Peace Council to end the Russian-Ukrainian war, which could include NATO, the EU, the US, Ukraine, and even Russia.
This reflects the US’s intention to create an international platform for monitoring and implementing peace initiatives in various regions of the world.
