Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral assembly with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of a session of the United Nations Common Meeting (UNGA) in New York.
A video has appeared on the Web displaying the 2 leaders hugging one another upon assembly.
“The Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the deteriorating safety state of affairs within the area and reaffirmed India’s unwavering help to the folks of Palestine, together with continued humanitarian help. He underlined that solely a two-state answer will convey lasting peace and stability to the area. Recalling that India was one of many first international locations to recognise Palestine, he conveyed India’s continued help for Palestine’s membership within the UN,” the Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned in an announcement.
“We exchanged views to additional strengthen the long-standing friendship with the folks of Palestine,” PM Modi mentioned whereas sharing photos of his assembly with President Mahmoud Abbas on his X account.
India delivered its first consignment of humanitarian help to the folks of Gaza in July, handing over $2.5 million to the United Nations Reduction and Works Company (UNRWA).
PM Modi additionally held bilateral conferences with Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. This was the primary assembly between PM Modi and the Kuwaiti Crown Prince.
He additionally addressed members of the Indian group in New York and held a roundtable with high US tech leaders and CEOs. He arrived in New York after attending the Quad Summit hosted by US President Joe Biden in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware.
