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Trump Seeks $1 Billion Membership Fee for Peace Council – Implications for Cyprus

Published January 18, 2026, 17:02
Trump Seeks $1 Billion Membership Fee for Peace Council – Implications for Cyprus

The US government, through a draft charter for the Peace Council, is requesting member states to contribute $1 billion for long-term participation. The invitation to Cyprus does not include any financial obligations, according to Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis. Cyprus's participation in the Peace Council for Gaza recognizes the island's role in the Middle East region. The draft charter proposes a three-year term with the possibility of renewal, unless the member state pays the $1 billion fee.