The spokesman emphasized that the American side had been notified about the chancellor's plans will leave WEF early Thursday morning. He noted that Germany was grateful for the invitation to join the Peace Council.
Why won't the German Chancellor take part in the ceremony?
When will the signing ceremony of the Peace Council document take place?
Which countries will be members of the Peace Council?
What is the controversy surrounding the Peace Council?
On Monday, a government spokesman said that Germany thanked US President Donald Trump for the invitation to the Peace Council. He noted that Berlin now intends to analyze what contribution it can make to the search for a lasting solution to the conflict in Gaza. After visiting the US last week, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed hope that Germany would receive an invitation to the Peace Council.
The reason for the Peace Council's activities is unclear
It is scheduled to take place in Davos on Thursday signing the founding document of this organization. Member states are to be elected by Trump for three-year terms unless they pay $1 billion. for permanent membership. The council was established to govern the Gaza Strip, but its activities may extend beyond that area, and its structure, composition and mandate raise many questions.
This initiative is controversial among diplomats, some of whom fear that the Peace Council will harm the work of the UN. Another subject of dispute is the list of people invited by the White House; dozens of world leaders include, among others: Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
