The Norwegian Foreign Ministry has publicly refuted a claim made by U.S. President Donald Trump during a press conference regarding Norway's participation in his peace council. Trump had announced that Norway would host one of the council's meetings, suggesting he was excited about the potential to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. However, he downplayed its importance compared to saving lives.

Ane Jørem, a spokesperson for the Norwegian Foreign Ministry, clarified that Norway would not be hosting the peace council event as Trump suggested. Instead, there are plans for Norway to be invited to the next meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), which focuses on providing aid to the Palestinian territories. This indicates that Norway's role is more about diplomatic discussions over specific peace initiatives rather than hosting Trump’s peace council events.

This incident sheds light on the complexities and miscommunications that can arise in international diplomacy. While Trump often makes grand claims regarding peace and collaboration, the reality can sometimes diverge significantly from his assertions, as demonstrated by Norway's swift denial. Such occurrences may impact how U.S. diplomatic efforts are perceived abroad, particularly in relation to countries involved in sensitive peace processes.