Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland will not take part in the inaugural session of the Peace Council launched by U.S. President Donald Trump, citing doubts about the council’s framework and objectives.
Speaking ahead of a government meeting, Tusk confirmed that Poland’s embassy in Washington had received an open invitation to the council’s first meeting, scheduled for Feb. 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 council’s principles, legal status, and primary aims, including reconstruction in Gaza—Poland will not join the Peace Council,” Tusk said. “We will continue to monitor the situation with flexibility and openness.”
Tusk emphasized 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 council in the future if conditions change.
“If the president, as a witness, decides to attend the meeting in the U.S. 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