Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:08am on 20 Feb 2026,Friday India Global
India participated as an observer nation in the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” convened in Washington, D.C., aimed at overseeing reconstruction and peace efforts in the Gaza Strip following the Israel-Hamas conflict. Represented by Namgya C. Khampa, Charge d’Affaires at India’s embassy, New Delhi chose not to formally join the board but attended the session at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. During the meeting, Trump announced a US $10 billion commitment to the initiative alongside pledges from other countries, while the board’s role and potential implications for global institutions such as the United Nations continue to draw discussion. (PC: AP)
