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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Washington, January 18 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump plans to require countries to contribute at least $1 billion to secure a permanent seat on his proposed "Peace Council," Bloomberg reported on Saturday.
According to the draft charter reviewed by the agency, Donald Trump will become the council's first chairman and will determine which heads of state will be invited to join. Decisions will be made by majority vote, with each member country having one vote. However, all resolutions are subject to approval by the chairman.
“Each member state may hold a seat on the council for no more than three years from the date of entry into force of this charter, with the possibility of extending the term of office at the discretion of the chairman,” the draft states, specifying that the three-year term does not apply to member states that contribute more than $1 billion in cash to the Peace Council during the first year from the date of entry into force of the charter.
The draft charter describes the council as "an international organization seeking to promote stability, restore sound and legitimate governance, and ensure lasting peace in areas affected by or threatened by conflict." The organization will become official once three member states agree to its charter.
Several countries are strongly opposed to this initiative and are working together to counter it, Bloomberg adds, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Critics fear that D. Trump is trying to create an alternative or competitor to the United Nations, which he has long criticized, the agency adds. –0–
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