India attends Trump-led Board of Peace meet on Gaza as observer nation
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India attended the Washington meeting as an observer, without joining the Board of Peace, even as Donald Trump pledged USD 10 billion for Gaza's reconstruction and expanded the body's mandate beyond the conflict.
India on Thursday took part in the first meeting of United States President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza, attending in the capacity of an observer nation rather than a member.
Namgya Khampa, Charge d'affaires at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC, represented New Delhi at the session held at the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace. India has not formally joined the initiative, which Trump has positioned as a key vehicle for rebuilding the Gaza Strip.
The Board, unveiled earlier this year, included 27 countries -- among them Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE -- as well as Israel. Notably, Palestinian representatives are not part of the grouping.
Trump announced a commitment of USD 10 billion towards the effort but did not specify the source of funding or whether congressional approval would be sought.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among several global leaders invited to join the body after it was proposed during the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire process.
India was absent from the January 22 launch ceremony in Davos where Trump formally introduced the board, describing it as a platform aimed at securing lasting peace in Gaza and potentially addressing other global flashpoints.
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