New york: New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters welcomed US President Donald Trump's plan on Tuesday to end the war in the Gaza Strip. Peters emphasized the importance of diplomacy and acknowledged the potential of influential countries to lead significant breakthroughs in global conflicts.

According to Anadolu Agency, Peters addressed the UN General Assembly last week, expressing New Zealand's strong desire for diplomatic solutions. He highlighted that countries with substantial leverage are in a prime position to demonstrate true global leadership, capable of resolving the ongoing conflict. Peters specifically praised the United States' "Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza" as a prime example of such leadership.

In his speech, Peters urged all involved parties to take advantage of this significant opportunity to bring an end to the conflict and to ensure full implementation of the proposed terms. He reiterated New Zealand's commitment to seeing an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip.

Trump, during a news conference on Monday in Washington with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, detailed key elements of his ceasefire plan. The proposal includes the release of Israeli captives and the disarmament of Hamas, aiming to pave the way for lasting peace in the region.