Slovakia has received an invitation to join a newly established Peace Council initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár confirmed. The offer was delivered through the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava earlier this week, the Foreign Ministry is currently analysing the founding documents to determine whether participation would be compatible with Slovak legislation, the constitution and the country’s international obligations.
The Peace Council was formally launched with the initial aim of supporting peace efforts and post-war reconstruction, particularly in Gaza. U.S. officials have since suggested that the council’s mandate could be broadened to include mediation and crisis management in other regions of the world.
The proposal has triggered a wider political debate in Slovakia, with some government and opposition figures urging caution and calling for a thorough legal and political assessment. There are concerns about constitutional limits and the need to coordinate any move with Slovakia’s partners in the European Union and NATO among others.
At the same time, senior officials have said Slovakia welcomes any credible peace initiative that can deliver tangible results and reduce global tensions. The government has stressed that no final decision has been made and that Slovakia’s position will depend on the outcome of the ongoing legal review and consultations with international partners.
Source: TASR, STVR
