N. Danas, the President of Romania, announced via social media that he will attend the first meeting of the Peace Council as an observer next week in Washington, D.C., following an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump. His involvement highlights Romania's ongoing consideration of joining the council, which was initially created to oversee ceasefires and reconstruction in war-torn Gaza but has had its mandate extended, raising concerns about its potential competition with the United Nations.

The invitation extended to N. Danas is part of a larger outreach from the U.S. administration, which has invited dozens of global leaders to participate in the Peace Council. The U.S. is seeking financial commitment from the countries involved, requiring up to $1 billion for a permanent seat at the table. This significant financial ask underscores the U.S. strategy of leveraging international involvement for both diplomatic and monetary support in global affairs, particularly regarding the situation in Gaza.

In his post, Danas reiterated Romania's strong support for international peace efforts and expressed readiness to participate in the reconstruction process in Gaza. This move not only signifies Romania's diplomatic engagement with global peace initiatives but also places it in a potentially precarious position regarding alliances and its relations with international organizations, as critics debate the council's appropriateness as a counterpart to traditional UN peacekeeping efforts.