Czech Republic invited to join Trump’s Board of Peace

The Czech Republic has received an invitation to join the Board of Peace established by U.S. President Donald Trump, government spokeswoman Karla Mráčková told the Czech News Agency (ČTK). She said  the Czech Foreign Ministry is currently preparing a position for the government.

Foreign Minister Petr Macinka (Motorists), said on Monday before the official invitation was received, said the advertised cost of longer-term membership was unrealistic given the possibilities of the Czech state budget.

President Petr Pavel noted that the Czech Republic could only respond to the invitation when it had more information about the council’s mandate and operation. “So far, we know almost nothing about it,” he said.

Trump formally established the Board together with invited leaders on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Tuesday.