What Is Donald Trump’s New ‘Board Of Peace’? India Invited To Participate

In the latest US President Donald Trump has formally invited India to take part in his proposed "Board of Peace", a new international platform aimed at resolving global conflicts, beginning with the ongoing war in Gaza.

The invitation was sent through a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was later shared publicly by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.

In his message, Trump described the initiative as a major step toward achieving lasting peace in the Middle East and said it also represents a fresh and bold way to handle conflicts around the world. He called India's participation important to the success of the effort.

India has not yet responded publicly to the proposal, and there has been no official statement from the Modi government on whether it will join the initiative.

A Good Timing

The invitation comes at a sensitive moment in India-US ties. Trade negotiations between the two countries have faced hurdles, particularly over high tariffs imposed on Indian exports to the United States. Some Indian goods are currently subject to tariffs of up to 50 per cent, one of the highest rates globally.

Despite these tensions, Washington has reached out to New Delhi, underlining India's growing role in global diplomacy. Ambassador Sergio Gor said he was honoured to deliver the invitation and added that the proposed board aims to support stable governance and long-term prosperity, starting with peace efforts in Gaza.

Trump's letter also referred to his earlier announcement made on September 29, outlining a broad peace plan for Gaza along with a 20-point roadmap for stability in the Middle East. He noted that this approach received backing from the UN Security Council through Resolution 2803.

What Is the 'Board of Peace'?

The Board of Peace was announced as part of the second phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, signed in October 2025. The United Nations Security Council endorsed the board in November 2025, allowing it to oversee ceasefire arrangements in Gaza until 2027.

According to the proposal, the board would initially focus on Gaza's reconstruction and later expand to address other conflicts. Trump has said the body would bring together a select group of countries willing to take responsibility for long-term peacebuilding.

Member nations would normally serve three-year terms, but permanent membership would be available to countries contributing $1 billion toward the board's funding. The White House said this option is meant for partners that show a strong and sustained commitment to peace and stability.

Several well-known figures have already been named to the board, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and others.

Concerns Over UN's Role and Global Reactions

While the proposal has drawn interest, it has also raised concerns, particularly in Europe. Diplomats from several countries have reportedly expressed worries that expanding the Board of Peace beyond Gaza could weaken the role of the United Nations.

Some officials fear the initiative could function as a parallel international body, bypassing existing UN mechanisms. One diplomat described it as an alternative system that does not fully align with the UN Charter. Others warned that such a move could undermine the authority of the UN in managing global peace efforts.

Trump has reportedly argued that lasting peace requires practical thinking and flexible solutions, and that a more agile global body is needed where traditional institutions have fallen short.

The US president has sent similar invitations to around 60 countries, including Pakistan, which has said it is open to participating in international peace efforts related to Gaza.
As discussions continue, attention now turns to India's response and whether it will choose to be part of this new and controversial global peace initiative.