New DelhiSergio Gor, the US ambassador to India, stated on Sunday that US President Donald Trump has invited India to join the "Board of Peace" to address the Gaza crisis. India has long maintained relations with both Israel and Palestine, and since the start of the conflict there, it has been sending humanitarian aid to Gaza via Egypt.
It is a privilege to present Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Donald J. Trump's invitation to join the Board of Peace, which will establish enduring peace in Gaza. In order to attain stability and prosperity, the Board will support effective governance," he declared.
India has also urged a peaceful resolution; Prime Minister Narendra Modi even applauded the hostage-release deal between Israel and Palestine. Additionally, he had reaffirmed that terrorism is unacceptable everywhere in the world and in any form.
"We welcome the agreement on the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. Reaffirmed that terrorism in any form or manifestation is unacceptable anywhere in the world," Prime Minister Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) in October of last year after speaking with Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone.
Trump also invited Pakistan.Notably, Pakistan has been invited to the "Board of Peace" in Gaza by the US president. However, given Islamabad's animosity toward Tel Aviv, inviting Pakistan might annoy Israel. An official from Pakistan's foreign ministry declared, "Pakistan will remain engaged with international efforts for peace and security in Gaza, leading to a lasting solution to the Palestine issue in accordance with United Nations resolutions."
Trump has extended invitations to eleven other nations in addition to Pakistan. Argentina, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, and Morocco are among them. Not every country has accepted the invitation, though.
What is the "Board of Peace" in Gaza?As part of Trump's 20-point plan to put an end to all hostilities in Gaza, the "Board of Peace" was established on January 15. The White House claims that Trump will serve as chair of the board, which will concentrate on restoring Gaza's governance structure and promoting stability in the region. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and top negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are among the other confirmed board members.
Regarding the board, which has been approved by the UN Security Council (UNSC), Trump declared, "Now it is time to turn all of these dreams into reality." "The Board of Peace, the most remarkable and significant board ever assembled, will be established as a new International Organization and Transitional Governing Administration, and it is at the center of the plan."
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