During a press conference on Thursday afternoon, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Norway has expressed its willingness to host the next meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), a group dedicated to discussing aid and peace efforts concerning Palestine. The meeting is set to take place this spring, with key players including the U.S. and the EU participating. While Norway is active in promoting peace discussions, it has reiterated that it will not seek membership in the Board of Peace, maintaining its position as an observer rather than a primary participant.

The Board of Peace meeting, which was convened for the first time on Thursday, will take place in Washington, D.C. Although Norway will not participate directly in the discussions, the country will send an observer to monitor the meeting's proceedings. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide confirmed this arrangement earlier in the day, indicating Norway's interest in the ongoing dynamics of the peace discussions. This highlights Norway's commitment to international dialogue and its role as a facilitator in peace negotiations.

As several European countries, including France, Germany, the UK, Spain, and Sweden, engage in the discussions, Norway's involvement, albeit as an observer, reflects its ongoing interest in Middle East peace efforts. The diplomatic maneuvers surrounding this peace council meeting underscore the complexities of international relations in the region and the varied roles that different nations are willing to assume in the pursuit of peace. Norway's stance of participation without direct involvement illustrates its careful diplomatic strategy in balancing relationships with major global powers while supporting humanitarian efforts in Palestine.