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Amidst the ceasefire efforts related to the Gaza crisis, different reactions are emerging at the international level regarding the ‘Board of Peace’ proposed by US President Donald Trump. While many countries have agreed to be a part of this initiative, some European countries have distanced themselves from it. India’s stand is not clear at the moment and New Delhi is still considering various aspects of this proposal.
US President Donald Trump has proposed the formation of a ‘Board of Peace’ under the second phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The objective of this board is said to be to advance the permanent peace process in Gaza and ensure international cooperation in handling the post-war situation. For this, formal invitations have been sent to leaders of many countries of the world, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Why is India not responding immediately?
According to PTI, sources related to this matter say that India has not yet taken any final decision regarding joining the board. India is thoroughly reviewing the diplomatic, political and strategic aspects related to this initiative. Since the issue related to Gaza is extremely sensitive, India wants to consider all possible implications before taking any decision. At present, no official statement has been issued by the government on this subject.
Which countries distanced themselves from the board
There is a lot of hesitation in Europe regarding this proposal of Trump. France, Norway and Sweden have rejected the invitation to join the ‘Board of Peace’. Apart from this, the executive branch of Britain, China, Italy, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Singapore, Slovenia, Croatia and the European Union have not yet taken any clear decision.
Which countries agreed to Trump’s proposal?
Many countries have accepted the invitation of the US President. Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Egypt, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam are ready to join this board. Pakistan has also agreed to support this initiative.
How many countries were invited?
According to a White House official, invitations to join the Board of Peace have been sent to about 50 countries. Of these, about 30 countries are expected to become part of the board. However, the detailed list or methodology in this regard has not yet been made public.
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