Romanian President Nicusor Dan confirmed via his official Facebook page on Sunday that the nation has received a formal invitation to participate in the inaugural assembly of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace.’ The high-profile diplomatic gathering is scheduled to take place in Washington on February 19th.
President Dan emphasized that Romania has not yet finalized its decision regarding attendance. The Eastern European nation’s participation hinges on ongoing diplomatic consultations with American counterparts concerning the meeting’s structure and operational framework.
Critical to Romania’s potential involvement is the condition that the Board’s foundational charter undergoes substantial revisions. As a non-member state seeking possible future membership, Bucharest seeks clarity on procedural mechanisms and substantive commitments before committing to participate.
This development occurs amidst broader international scrutiny of Trump’s geopolitical initiative, which has generated mixed reactions from global powers. Several nations have already declared their positions regarding participation, creating a complex diplomatic landscape for middle powers like Romania to navigate.
The invitation places Romania at a strategic crossroads, balancing its traditional Atlanticist orientation with cautious pragmatism toward unconventional diplomatic platforms. The decision will likely reflect broader calculations about multilateral engagement formats and evolving transatlantic relations.