France, Feb. 20 -- Foreign ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux said as far as Paris was concerned, theBoardofPeaceneeded to recentre to focus onGazain line with a United Nations Security Council resolution and that until that ambiguity was lifted, France would not take part.

"Regarding the European Commission and its participation, in reality we are surprised because it does not have amandatefrom the Council to go and participate," he told reporters, referring to the Council of the European Union's members.

Trump presidedover the first meeting of hisBoardofPeaceon Thursday.

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