New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed hope for an early resumption of talks between Israel and Palestine to move towards a comprehensive and negotiated resolution, as he reiterated India's "strong support" for the Palestinian cause. Ahead of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people on November 29, Modi in a message extended his best wishes to the Palestinian people "in their pursuit of statehood, peace and prosperity."
"On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, I reiterate India's strong support for the Palestinian cause. I also express our solidarity with the Palestinian people in their efforts to establish a sovereign, independent, viable and United State of Palestine co-existing peacefully with Israel," PM Modi said in his message.
"Our enhanced project assistance and capacity building initiatives will continue to contribute to Palestinian nation building," he said.
India joins @UN Observance of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People pic.twitter.com/l9iGce8C7T
— India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) November 28, 2019
During Modi's historic visit to Palestine, the two sides had signed agreements worth around USD 50 million that included setting up of a USD 30 million super speciality hospital. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to make an official visit to Palestine.
Earlier this month, India announced its pledge to contribute USD 5 million in 2020 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
