India actively engaged in global peace efforts by attending the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC as an observer nation, the Ministry of External Affairs revealed on Friday. This participation aligns with New Delhi’s support for UN Security Council Resolution 2803-driven initiatives to restore calm in Gaza.
During the weekly media interaction in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal elaborated: ‘We were present at the Board of Peace’s first meeting in Washington DC in an observer capacity. India welcomes President Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan and stands firmly behind all related UNSC efforts.’
The event saw participation from more than 40 countries’ envoys, including top dignitaries. Representing India was Namgya Khampa, Charge d’Affaires from the Washington embassy.
On the joint statement’s mention of concerns over Israel’s ‘unilateral’ West Bank moves, Jaiswal clarified India’s position by invoking the India-Arab League ministerial joint statement. ‘It wasn’t a standard UN accord; our stance mirrors what we expressed in the Delhi Declaration of January 31,’ he explained.
Issued after the Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting—following senior officials’ talks on January 30—the declaration recommits to Middle East peace via legal frameworks, UN resolutions, and Arab initiatives. It backs a 1967-border Palestinian state in peaceful relations with Israel and protects Palestinian rights.
This development showcases India’s strategic diplomacy, advocating balance amid entrenched divides. As peace prospects flicker, India’s involvement could pave ways for broader consensus.