India has lauded US President Donald Trump’s role in achieving the landmark Gaza agreement and said it has created momentum for peace in the region. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, said that the landmark initiative of the United States has generated diplomatic momentum towards peace, and all parties must adhere to their obligations in this regard. Participating in a UN Security Council debate on West Asia, Mr Harish said, India would also like to place on record its appreciation for the United States, and especially President Donald Trump, for playing an instrumental role in forging the agreement.

 

 

India participated in the Gaza Peace Summit at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on October 13 and welcomed the signing of the landmark pact, he added. Although Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited to the ceremony, India was represented by External Affairs Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh. 

 

 

Mr. Harish also commended Egypt and Qatar, who acted as intermediaries in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas, for their role in getting the peace agreement through.