Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) rejected the United States’ offer for Slovakia to join a proposed “Board of Peace,” stating that “Slovakia should politely decline this invitation and we should not engage further,” emphasizing that international law cannot be replaced by new institutions. Fico stressed that existing organizations such as the United Nations should be reformed, not replaced, and highlighted Slovakia’s focus on securing a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in 2028–2029.
Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár (Smer-SD) also opposed the proposal, citing concerns over its structure and mandate. “There are several issues that worry us regarding this proposal,” he said, noting that the draft council does not explicitly limit its focus to the conflict in Gaza and excludes the Palestinian Authority from membership. Blanár criticized the idea of a lifelong council chair with veto power, calling it undemocratic, and emphasized that Slovakia cannot support the creation of a parallel UN structure. He added that the government will continue monitoring developments and evaluate the invitation according to Slovakia’s internal legislation and international obligations.
Blanár confirmed that Slovakia remains committed to peace and humanitarian support, condemning attacks on civilians and infrastructure. Regarding broader security issues, he rejected the idea of creating a new security architecture in Europe, citing NATO’s role, and discussed relocating the Slovak diplomatic mission from Iran to Azerbaijan following the government’s condemnation of attacks on demonstrators there. The proposed Peace Council, part of U.S. plans for Gaza, would act as an international supervisory body over the transitional Palestinian administration, and invitations were reportedly sent to around 60 countries, raising concerns from critics that the initiative could function as a U.S.-controlled alternative to the UN.
Source: STVR
