India Skips Trump’s Board of Peace Launch in Davos
India did not participate in the launch of the newly announced “Board of Peace”, a U.S.-backed international initiative unveiled by Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The proposed Board of Peace is aimed at overseeing post-conflict stabilisation, ceasefire monitoring and reconstruction efforts in Gaza following the Israel–Hamas war. Nineteen countries were named as initial participants, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and several European and Latin American states. India was not among the signatories at the launch.
India weighs implications of US-led initiative
Indian officials have indicated that New Delhi is assessing the framework and mandate of the proposed body. India continues to maintain its long-standing position in favour of a negotiated two-state solution and has traditionally avoided joining ad hoc international groupings that could overlap with or sideline established multilateral mechanisms.
Mixed global response to the proposal
The initiative has drawn cautious reactions internationally, with some governments and analysts questioning its legal standing, governance structure and relationship with existing United Nations-led processes on the Israel–Palestine issue. Supporters argue it could accelerate reconstruction and security coordination, while critics warn of political overreach.
India’s absence at the launch underscores its calibrated diplomatic approach to the conflict, balancing strategic partnerships while avoiding commitments that could constrain its independent foreign policy posture.
