UN secretary general says he’s cooperating with Trump’s Board of Peace in Gaza but doesn’t want it in Hormuz
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Key Points:
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres supports the UN's role as the primary multilateral organization for crisis response but is cooperating with President Trump's Board of Peace in Gaza, which he calls a "personal project" of Trump.
- Guterres welcomes the Board's aim to fund and deliver basic reconstruction in Gaza, as approved by the UN Security Council, but questions the broader ambitions of the board, noting it lacks broad international support.
- Many key democracies and major powers like the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Russia, and China have declined to join Trump's Board of Peace, which requires a $1 billion contribution for permanent membership.
- Guterres emphasizes the importance of adhering to international law and UN Charter values in peace
