President Donald Trump claimed during a press conference that Norway would host an event for his newly-launched peace council. This statement sparked immediate clarification from Norway's Foreign Ministry, which categorically denied the claim. The Ministry emphasized that Norway is not part of the peace council and that the event in question pertains to a different meeting, specifically the next gathering of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) for Palestine, which is scheduled for the spring.

The AHLC includes representatives from various countries, with both the USA and the EU serving as co-chairs, and it operates independently of any specific peace council that Trump has initiated. The Foreign Ministry reiterated that Norway has been in communication with the United States regarding how best to address the peace plan for Gaza, thereby clarifying the nature of Norway's involvement in regional discussions and peace efforts. Thus, the matter highlights the distinct separation between Norway’s traditional diplomatic roles and Trump's new initiatives.

This incident underscores the complexities of international diplomacy, particularly in the context of Middle Eastern peace initiatives. By clearly defining its position, Norway seeks to maintain its longstanding principles concerning neutrality and independence in global peace efforts while navigating the expectations placed on it due to its historical ties to peace negotiations in the region.