Tusk said Poland will not take part in the inaugural session of the Board of Peace, chaired by US President Donald Trump, citing doubts about the panel's framework and objectives.
Speaking ahead of a government meeting, Tusk said Poland’s embassy in Washington had received an open invitation to the Board’s first meeting, scheduled for February 19 in the United States.
The invitation was addressed to either the Polish president or prime minister.
“This is the moment to clearly state that under current circumstances—concerning the Board’s principles, legal status and primary aims ... Poland will not join the initiative,” Tusk said. “We will continue to monitor the situation with flexibility and openness.”
Tusk declared that maintaining strong relations with the United States remains a priority in Poland’s foreign policy.
He added that Warsaw does not rule out joining the Board of Peace in the future if conditions change.
“If the president, as a witness, decides to attend the meeting in the US on February 19, he will receive full briefing materials from the government on how to proceed,” Tusk said.
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Source: PAP, Polish Radio
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