New Zealand declines invite to join Board of Peace

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

WELLINGTON: New Zealand decided against accepting US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a statement on Friday (Jan 30).

Trump launched his Board of Peace last week, initially designed to cement Gaza's rocky ceasefire, but which he foresees playing a wider role that concerns other global powers.