LONDON – Mr Tony Blair, the former British Prime Minister who has been appointed to the executive panel of Mr Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, distanced himself from the President’s demand that
countries pay US$1 billion (S$1.29 billion) for permanent membership.
Mr Blair declined to endorse the request for the funds, which is part of a draft charter for the nascent organisation, in a further sign that the details of the peace board are provoking opposition from US allies and partners over Mr Trump’s project.
A spokesperson for Mr Blair said on Jan 18 that he is not involved in determining the board’s membership, indicating he would not publicly support the proposal.A spokesperson for Mr Blair said on Jan 18 that he is not involved in determining the board’s membership, indicating he would not publicly support the proposal.
