Several international media outlets, citing sources, have reported that Donald Trump wants countries to pay $1 billion to become permanent members. According to CNN, those who do not pay this amount would receive a three-year mandate.
The media advisor to President Vjosa Osmani, Bekim Kupina, told Radio Free Europe on January 21 that such a payment was not requested.
“So, a $1 billion payment has not been requested. You can also see it in the invitation itself,” he said.
Besides Kosovo, Albania has also accepted Trump’s invitation.
Other leaders who have accepted invitations include Israel, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Bahrain, Canada, Argentina, Paraguay, Azerbaijan, and other countries.
Trump also invited China and Russia, but not all who received the invitation have committed to joining the Board. Invitations to participate were declined by France and Sweden.
