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India Reaffirms Two-State Solution Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
India and Palestine held an important meeting in Ramallah.
India’s official Sripriya Ranganathan met Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin.
They talked about the difficult humanitarian situation in Gaza.
People there face shortages of food, medicine and other essential supplies.
India said aid should reach civilians safely and without interruptions.
India also repeated its support for a negotiated plan involving two states living in peace and security.
The officials discussed India’s projects supporting health, education, training and women’s empowerment in Palestine.
They also reviewed cooperation between the Palestinian Institute of Diplomacy and India’s Sushma Swaraj Foreign Service Institute.
Both sides said they wanted to strengthen cooperation and friendship.
India expressed concern about the grave and worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Sripriya Ranganathan met Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin in Ramallah on Tuesday.
India called for safe, sustained and unhindered humanitarian aid to reach Gaza civilians.
India reaffirmed support for a negotiated two-state solution achieved through dialogue and diplomacy.
The talks reviewed development cooperation in health, education, training, scholarships and diplomatic capacity-building.
- Who
- Sripriya Ranganathan of India’s Ministry of External Affairs and Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin.
- What
- They discussed Gaza, humanitarian assistance, India-Palestine relations, development cooperation and a negotiated two-state solution.
- Where
- The meeting took place in Ramallah, Palestine.
- When
- Tuesday, during Ranganathan’s official visit; the wider regional tour runs from August 16 to 21.
- Why
- To address Gaza’s humanitarian needs, support diplomatic efforts toward a political resolution and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Key facts
- India’s position
- India reaffirmed support for the Palestinian people and a negotiated two-state solution.
- Gaza conditions
- The discussions covered shortages of food, medical supplies and other essential goods, as well as restricted access through border crossings.
- Humanitarian aid
- India called for safe, sustained and unhindered delivery of assistance to civilians in Gaza.
- Diplomatic approach
- India supported efforts for peace and stability and a lasting political resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.
- Development cooperation
- The sides reviewed cooperation in healthcare, education, vocational training, women’s empowerment and capacity-building.
- Diplomatic training
- They discussed the India-funded Palestinian Institute of Diplomacy and anticipated cooperation with the Sushma Swaraj Foreign Service Institute.
- Palestinian appreciation
- Shahin thanked India for development projects, scholarships, humanitarian assistance and contributions to Palestinian institutions and United Nations agencies.
Quotes
Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan
Indian ambassador to Palestine
“Ranganathan also conveyed India's concern over the "grave humanitarian situation in Gaza" and stressed the need for the "safe, sustained and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance" to civilians.”
NDTV
“Secretary reaffirmed India's consistent support for the Palestinian people and negotiated two‑State solution.”
NDTV
Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin
Palestinian Foreign Minister and Minister of Expatriates
“We are experiencing shortages of food, medical supplies and other essential goods, and restricted access through border crossings complicates delivery of aid”
firstpost.com
Sources
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