Jerusalem, Aug 18 (PTI): India on Tuesday reiterated its longstanding assist for a “negotiated two-state answer” in Palestine and reaffirmed the nation’s constant assist for the Palestinian individuals, Sripriya Ranganathan, a secretary on the Exterior Affairs Ministry, stated.
Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and Abroad Indian Affairs)is on an official go to to Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon from August 16-21.
Ranganathan on Tuesday referred to as on Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Minister of International Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine and in addition “conveyed India’s concern over the grave humanitarian scenario in Gaza.” “Amb Sripriya Ranganathan referred to as on Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Minister of International Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine. The 2 sides reviewed the total spectrum of India-Palestine bilateral relations, together with their intensive improvement cooperation initiatives,” the Consultant Workplace of India to Palestine posted on X.
“India reiterated its longstanding assist for a negotiated two-State answer, and underscored the significance of addressing the humanitarian scenario in Gaza via sustained humanitarian help and continued dialogue and diplomacy,” the submit learn.
India has been backing a imaginative and prescient of a “two-state” answer with Israel and Palestine residing facet by facet in peace and safety inside recognised borders, in line with worldwide legislation.
Each the leaders mentioned the total vary of India-Palestine relations, with specific concentrate on the present scenario in Palestine, developments in Gaza, humanitarian wants and India’s longstanding improvement partnership with the Palestinian individuals, in accordance with an official assertion.
Ranganathan reaffirmed “India’s constant assist for the Palestinian individuals and a negotiated two-State answer,” it stated.
She reiterated “India’s assist for efforts in the direction of peace and stability and for an enduring political decision of the battle via dialogue and diplomacy.” Ongoing initiatives spanning well being, schooling and capacity-building had been additionally reviewed through the assembly.
Recalling her profitable go to to India in January this yr, the Palestinian International Minister expressed appreciation for India’s persevering with assist via improvement initiatives, capacity-building programmes, scholarships, humanitarian help and contributions to Palestinian establishments and UN businesses, it stated. PTI AMS
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