PM Modi Reiterates Commitment To Unwavering Support For Palestine Says
Since 2018, India has given US $ 22.5 million in aid to the United Nations (UN) Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA).
In the year 1974, India became the first non-Arab country to recognize the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi
on Tuesday
reiterated the commitment of India’s “unwavering support” to
Palestine .
On the day of international solidarity for the people of Palestine, PM Modi said at the annual event organized by the United Nations – On this day of solidarity with the Palestinian people, I reiterate India’s unwavering support to the Palestinian cause. Prime Minister Modi said, “The friendly people of India and Palestine share historical ties.
We have always supported the people of Palestine in their quest for social and economic development with self-reliance and dignity.
We hope that the Palestinian and Israeli sides will hold direct talks and find a comprehensive and mutually acceptable solution.
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Message of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people.#@@@/21hqbcozsj
— India in Palestine (@ROIRamallah) November 29, In October this year, India handed over a check of US$ 2.5 million to a UN agency for Palestine.
It was given as part of the annual 5 million in support for Palestine.
These Palestinian refugee schools and health centers are to be spent directly by the United Nations agency.
Since 2018, India has given US $ 22.5 million in aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA).
In a statement, Prime Minister Modi said, “On behalf of the government and people of India, I extend my best wishes to the people of Palestine for their journey towards achieving statehood, peace and prosperity.”
Indo-Palestine relations are almost half a century old.
In the year 1974, India became the first non-Arab country to recognize the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
After 14 years, India is one of the few countries which recognizes Palestine as a country.
Political relations with Palestine increased in 1996 when India opened its representative office in Gaza.
Later it was shifted to Ramalla in 2003.
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