NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed "deep concern" over the humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza as he held bilateral talks with the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in New York.
"PM @narendramodimet H.E. Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestine, on the sidelines of UNGA today. PM expressed deep concern at the humanitarian situation in Gaza and reaffirmed India's continued support to the people of Palestine," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
The Quad leaders also advocated for a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine conflict.
"We remain committed to a sovereign, viable and independent Palestinian state taking into account Israel's legitimate security concerns as part of a two-state solution that enables both Israelis and Palestinians to live in a just, lasting, and secure peace," the joint statement said.
"Any unilateral actions that undermine the prospect of a two-state solution, including Israeli expansion of settlements and violent extremism on all sides, must end. We underscore the need to prevent the conflict from escalating and spilling over in the region," it added.
Meanwhile, India has consistently supported a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. PM Modi was among the first global leaders to condemn the horrific Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, yet India has also voiced concerns about the worsening situation in Gaza.
In line with its humanitarian commitments, India has provided aid to the people of Gaza. In July, the country released an initial installment of $2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
"PM @narendramodimet H.E. Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestine, on the sidelines of UNGA today. PM expressed deep concern at the humanitarian situation in Gaza and reaffirmed India's continued support to the people of Palestine," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
PM @narendramodi met H.E. Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestine, on the sidelines of UNGA today.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 23, 2024
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The Quad leaders also advocated for a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine conflict.
"We remain committed to a sovereign, viable and independent Palestinian state taking into account Israel's legitimate security concerns as part of a two-state solution that enables both Israelis and Palestinians to live in a just, lasting, and secure peace," the joint statement said.
"Any unilateral actions that undermine the prospect of a two-state solution, including Israeli expansion of settlements and violent extremism on all sides, must end. We underscore the need to prevent the conflict from escalating and spilling over in the region," it added.
Meanwhile, India has consistently supported a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. PM Modi was among the first global leaders to condemn the horrific Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, yet India has also voiced concerns about the worsening situation in Gaza.
In line with its humanitarian commitments, India has provided aid to the people of Gaza. In July, the country released an initial installment of $2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
