PM Modi Calls For Ceasefire In West Asia

“The two leaders held constructive discussion on various facets of India-Palestine bilateral relations, including India’s support to Palestine at the United Nations and ongoing assistance and support to Palestine in the field of education, health, and other capacity building efforts,” the statement said. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen India-Palestine bilateral relations, it added.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that President Abbas thanked Prime Minister Modi for the assistance that India had provided and “hoped that India would continue to play its role for bringing peace in the region”.

He added that Abbas explicitly stated “that he was very appreciative of India’s support, not just for humanitarian assistance, but also for India’s political support to Palestine on the international stage”.

After concluding the bilateral meeting with Abbas, PM Modi wrote on X, “Met President Mahmoud Abbas in New York. Reiterated India’s support for the early restoration of peace and stability in the region. Exchanged views of further strengthening long-standing friendship with the people of Palestine.”