India participated as an observer in the first “Board of Peace” meeting focused on Gaza reconstruction and stabilization, hosted by US President Donald Trump

¨     India participated as an observer in the first "Board of Peace" meeting, focused on Gaza reconstruction and stabilization, convened by US President Donald Trump.

¨     India was represented in Washington, D.C. by Deputy Chief of Mission Namgya C. Khampa. More than 40 countries and the European Union participated in the meeting.

¨     Although India did not become a formal member of the Board, its presence reflects its active participation in the evolving diplomatic efforts related to the Gaza conflict and regional peace efforts.

What is Trump's "Gaza Board of Peace"?

Donald Trump formed this board with the following objectives

¨     To focus on the reconstruction of Gaza

¨     To organize an international stabilization force

¨     To promote a structured peace framework

This meeting was held under the chairmanship of Donald J. Held at the Trump Peace Institute, it was attended by leaders from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

India's role as an observer

India decided to participate as an observer rather than as a board member. Other observer countries included

¨     Germany

¨     Italy

¨     Norway

¨     Switzerland

¨     United Kingdom

India's participation reflects its balanced and cautious diplomatic policy on the Israel-Palestine issue, in which it engages in dialogue while avoiding formal partisanship.