Trump writes to Modi, invites him to join Gaza Peace Board initiative

US President Donald Trump has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join what he calls the “Board of Peace,” a new international body aimed at implementing his plan to end the Gaza conflict.

The invitation issued from the White House describes the initiative as a “critically historic and magnificent effort to solidify peace in the Middle East” while pursuing a bold new approach to resolving global conflict.

Notably, Trump has extended invitations to some 60 countries for the initiative, including Pakistan.

Trump referred to his “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” unveiled on September 29, 2025 -- a 20-point roadmap that he claimed was “quickly embraced by all world leaders, including major heads of state across the Arab world, Israel and Europe”. He noted that the plan was endorsed through UN Security Council Resolution 2803 in November.

“The Board of Peace,” Trump wrote, “will be established as a new international organisation and transitional governing administration, bringing together a distinguished group of nations ready to shoulder the noble responsibility of building lasting peace.”

The letter, addressed personally to Modi, invites India to play a leadership role in what Trump described as “the most impressive and consequential board ever assembled”.

There has been no official response yet from the Indian government. Officials in New Delhi said the communication was being reviewed through diplomatic channels.

Analysts view the move as part of Trump’s broader attempt to reshape global peacekeeping efforts with a more centralised, personality-driven approach — one that may test traditional frameworks of international diplomacy.