Mexico Declines Trumps Invitation to Join Board of Peace

Mexican President Declines Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Invitation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has declined an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join his proposed “Board of Peace”. According to a statement released by the Mexican government, Sheinbaum cited the lack of representation from Palestine as a recognized state as the reason for her decision.

The Board of Peace is a proposed initiative aimed at promoting peace and stability in the world. The invitation was extended to Sheinbaum during a recent meeting between Trump and other international leaders.

Despite declining the formal invitation, Sheinbaum has stated that she will likely send an observer to attend Thursday’s meeting on the Board of Peace. This move suggests that Mexico is still interested in participating in the initiative, but with certain conditions.

The Mexican government has not provided further details on the reasons behind Sheinbaum’s decision or what specific concerns led her to decline the invitation. The lack of Palestinian representation was cited as a key factor in her decision.

Sheinbaum’s office has confirmed that she will attend the meeting as an observer, but it is unclear at this time whether Mexico will formally participate in the Board of Peace initiative.

Source: Al Jazeera