PM Modi met the President of Palestine...?
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi met Palestinian President Mahmoud abbas in New York on Monday. During this, the PM expressed 'deep concern' over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which has become a battlefield. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir jaiswal said, 'Prime minister Narendra Modi met Palestinian President Mahmoud abbas today on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The prime minister expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, as well as spoke of India's always supporting the people of Palestine.'
Advocacy of two-state solution
On the other hand, the Quad leaders have advocated a two-state solution. The joint statement said, 'We are moving towards a two-state solution. This decision has been taken keeping in mind Israel's legitimate security concerns. At the same time, this decision is also committed to an independent Palestinian state. Doing so provides a just, lasting and safe solution for both israel and Palestine.' It said that 'any unilateral action that undermines the possibility of a two-state solution needs to be stopped. This includes the expansion of settlements by israel and stopping violence from both sides. We emphasize the need to prevent the conflict from escalating.'
India provides relief to Palestine
Meanwhile, india has consistently supported a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. PM Modi was one of the first global leaders to condemn Hamas' horrific attack on israel on october 7. Despite this, india has also expressed concern about the deteriorating situation in Gaza. india has provided help to the people of Gaza as per its humanitarian commitments. In July, india released the first installment of $2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian Refugees.
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