India participated as an observer country on Thursday in the first meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. The meeting was held in Washington, DC. India’s Charge d’Affaires (senior official) at the Indian Embassy, Namgya C. Khampa, represented India. India has not yet clarified whether it will become a full-time member of the board. India did not participate in its launch event in Davos last month. The Board of Peace meeting announced a relief package of ₹1.5 lakh crore for the reconstruction of Gaza. Trump stated that nine member countries would contribute ₹63,000 crore ($7 billion) for the Gaza relief package, while the US itself would contribute ₹90,000 crore ($10 billion). Five countries also agreed to deploy troops to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. Officials from approximately 50 countries attended the meeting in Washington. Of these, 27 countries are members of the board, including Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. The remaining countries, including India and the European Union (EU), joined as observers. Photos related to the Board of Peace… Trump said, “This amount is very small compared to the cost of war.” Trump said that this amount is very small compared to the cost of war. He told the member countries that if all countries come together, lasting peace can be brought to the region, which has suffered from war and violence for centuries. Trump said that every dollar spent on Gaza is an investment in bringing stability to the region and building a better future. However, he did not clarify how many troops will be sent, when they will be deployed, or how the funds will be used. Trump’s Board of Peace will be monitored by the UN. Five countries have agreed to deploy troops in the war-torn Palestinian territory. Trump also clarified that this board will now play a role in resolving conflicts around the world. Trump stated that the board would monitor the United Nations (UN) and ensure its proper functioning. Meanwhile, just before the first meeting of the “Board of Peace,” the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) met. Israel’s efforts to expand its control in the West Bank were criticized. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif attended the meeting. Most countries, including India, sent senior officials. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Argentine President Javier Mailey, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attended in person. Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, and Britain were among the countries that did not join the board but participated as observers. Trump claimed, “Everyone has accepted the resolution on Gaza, and those who have not will soon.” The focus of the meeting’s discussion was the creation of an Armed International Stabilization Force, tasked with maintaining security and disarming Hamas. This is a key Israeli demand and a key part of the ceasefire deal. However, Hamas has not yet offered much assurance regarding disarmament. Hamas stated that it will not lay down its arms until the Israeli army is completely withdrawn. In a recent interview with Al Jazeera, Hamas leader Osama Hamdan stated that the organization has not yet made any formal decision on disarming. Israel, meanwhile, maintains that the army will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas completely lays down its arms. Israel has given Hamas 60 days to completely disarm. Trump’s son-in-law and negotiator, Jared Kushner, presented a plan in Davos to build six new cities in southern Gaza and a tourism project on the seashore. However, funding and a timeline for this plan are not yet finalized. What is the Board of Peace? Trump first proposed this board in September 2025, while presenting a plan to end the Gaza War. According to Reuters, the US has invited approximately 60 countries to join this board. The invitations sent to world leaders stated that the board’s role would not be limited to Gaza, but would also work to resolve conflicts globally. A draft charter states that countries wishing to become members of the board for more than three years would be required to contribute $1 billion. Trump himself is the chairman of this board. He wants the board to be more than just focused on the Gaza ceasefire, but also address other issues. However, some countries are concerned that this could weaken the UN’s role in global diplomacy. Trump stated that once the board is fully formed, it will be able to make major decisions, and any work undertaken will be done in collaboration with the UN. He also stated that the UN has immense potential, but it has not yet been fully utilized. Of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), no country other than the US has yet confirmed its participation in this board. Trump gave a 10-day ultimatum to Iran in the meeting. Major General Jasper Jeffers, head of the International Stabilization Force, said that under the plan, 12,000 police and 20,000 soldiers would be needed for Gaza. During the meeting, President Trump, adopting a very tough stance on Iran’s nuclear program, gave a ’10-day ultimatum’. Trump said that in the next 10 days it will become clear whether there will be a deal with Iran or the US will have to choose the path of military action. Trump said that it has not been easy to reach a deal with Iran, but if there is no agreement this time, then we may have to move a step further (towards military action). ————- Read this news too… Trump said- I warned India-Pakistan of 200% tariff: Then they agreed to stop the fighting, 11 fighter jets were shot down in the conflict. US President Donald Trump on Thursday again claimed to have stopped the India-Pakistan conflict at the ‘Board of Peace’ program in Washington. He said that I had warned the countries of imposing 200% tariff. After this they agreed to stop the conflict. Read the full news…
