Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that he has not received an invitation to participate in the Peace Council but emphasizes support for peace initiatives concerning the Gaza Strip.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda addressed journalists regarding the current situation in the Gaza Strip and the activities of the Peace Council, which is chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump. He clarified that Lithuania has not received any formal invitation to the Council, which is set to discuss the pressing issues in Gaza. Nausėda reiterated Lithuania's support for initiatives aimed at establishing durable peace and resolving the severe humanitarian crises that have escalated in the region amidst ongoing conflict.
The Peace Council was initially formed to oversee ceasefires in Gaza and assist in the territory's reconstruction following hostilities between Hamas and Israel. However, its scope has reportedly expanded to include resolutions to various international conflicts, raising concerns among global observers about the potential motives behind this change, particularly the implications of U.S. leadership in international governance compared to the United Nations.
Currently, Lithuania's primary focus remains on the war against Ukraine, which is under attack from the Kremlin. As the situation in Gaza evolves, Nausėda's comments reflect Lithuania's commitment to international cooperation in addressing humanitarian crises while noting geopolitical challenges that the Baltic nation faces in the context of regional security and sovereignty.
