India joined US President Donald Trump’s inaugural Gaza Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC on February 20, 2026, as an observer. The meeting, attended by over 40 nations and the European Union, focused on Gaza reconstruction, stabilisation efforts, and international funding mechanisms. India maintained its independent diplomatic stance while engaging in discussions.

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• India attended as observer; not a formal board member
• Represented by Namgya C Khampa, Deputy Chief of Mission, Washington DC
• Meeting convened by US President Donald Trump
• Focus on Gaza reconstruction and international stabilisation force
• Hosted at Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace
• Over 40 countries and European Union participated
• Observer nations included Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom
• Trump claimed role in past India-Pakistan ceasefire via tariff pressure
• India denied Trump’s claim; said de-escalation followed DGMO-level talks
• Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif attended as board member; praised by Trump