Qatar and Turkey have signed on to join President Donald Trump’s newly established “Board of Peace,” quashing protestations from one of the White House’s most important allies.
The two nations — joined by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates — issued a statement on Wednesday confirming their participation in the international organization, which by mandate will vest executive authority in Trump personally.
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“The Ministers reiterate their countries’ support for the peace efforts led by President Trump, and reaffirm their countries’ commitment to supporting the implementation of the mission of the Board of Peace as a transnational administration,” the joint statement read.
President Donald Trump, right, meets with Emir of Qatar Sheikh
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