Donald Trump (left) and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Photo: Bloomberg)
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Moneycontrol27-01-2026, 00:40

Lula, Trump Discuss 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, Agree to Washington Meeting

  • Brazilian President Lula da Silva requested US President Donald Trump to limit his 'Board of Peace' activities to Gaza during a phone call.
  • Lula proposed the board focus solely on Gaza and include a seat for Palestine, despite its broader original intent.
  • The leaders agreed to a meeting in Washington, to be scheduled after Lula's February trips to India and South Korea.
  • Lula also advocated for comprehensive UN reform, including expanding permanent members of the Security Council.
  • The call, lasting 50 minutes, also touched upon the situation in Venezuela, with Lula emphasizing regional peace and stability.

Why It Matters: Lula and Trump discussed the 'Board of Peace' for Gaza and agreed to meet in Washington soon.

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