Finland's President Alexander Stubb has announced that he will not attend the peace council meeting on Gaza organized by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports by Yle. While President Stubb will be absent, the Finnish government stated that Finland would still participate in the meeting at a diplomatic level, acting as an observer. This marks Finland's involvement in international discussions aiming to foster lasting peace in the region in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.

The meeting has drawn interest from several nations, with over 40 countries invited to attend, including Finland and representatives from the European Union. The initiative forwarded by President Trump aims to facilitate discussions amongst nations regarding peace in Gaza, with the Finnish government expressing support for efforts to establish a sustainable and peaceful solution in the area.

Furthermore, joining the Board of Peace—an international organization associated with the peace council—would necessitate a government proposal and parliamentary approval in Finland, suggesting a careful approach to international engagements. The circumstances surrounding the meeting reflect the complexities of international diplomacy related to the Middle East and the varied responses from nations regarding their involvement in discussions led by the Trump administration.