New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): Amid US President Donald Trump’s proposal to form a Gaza Board of Peace, Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Monday stated that if the initiative achieves its objectives, it could signal the end of the United Nations. The board is intended to promote stability and oversee post-conflict reconstruction in Gaza.
Commenting on Trump’s invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate, Sachdev welcomed the move, noting that the region is “virtually a living hell on earth” and highlighting the importance of international attention. “Firstly, any initiative towards peace in Gaza is much-needed and most welcome. Secondly, the attention of world powers towards the conditions in Gaza, which are virtually a living hell on earth now, is a welcome step. The way President Trump is structuring this Board of Peace is a matter to be looked into further,” he said.
Sachdev added that India should support and participate in efforts that help bring peace to Gaza. “This Board of Peace Initiative reflects the sad state of the United Nations. This initiative should have been taken by the United Nations. If this board comes to fruition, which it will, and it delivers on its objective, then it will signal the end of the United Nations system. Because the UN was set up for this very process,” he explained.
He further noted that the board’s scope would extend beyond Gaza and could serve as a model for addressing future conflicts. “Secondly, this Board of Peace will not be limited only to Gaza. This Board can be a template for future conflicts. If these boards start to take any meaningful steps, the UN will become redundant,” Sachdev said.
The remarks come days after Trump proposed the “Board of Peace,” inviting world leaders from 60 countries to join a new body aimed at promoting stability and post-conflict reconstruction, particularly in Gaza. According to a White House statement, the board’s executive members would oversee critical portfolios including governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilization.
Prime Minister Modi has been invited by Trump to serve on the Gaza Peace Board. Countries committing USD 1 billion would secure permanent seats, while those that do not pay could still join for a three-year term. (ANI)
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