Sources said India has strong reasons for not joining the board immediately, and will prefer to wait and watch. Last Monday, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed visited India, and officials in Delhi said Modi and he had held detailed consultations. Fourth, Delhi is wary that the Board of Peace might wade into other conflicts, beyond Gaza. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney had said, “The UN resolution, Security Council resolution 2803 references a Board of Peace for Gaza. There is a view in Delhi that Pakistan’s inclusion makes it difficult for India to stay out of the board.

Source: Indian Express January 23, 2026 13:41 UTC