India reiterates support for negotiated two-state solution in Palestine: MEA Secretary Ranganathan
India's External Affairs Ministry Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan reaffirmed the nation's commitment to a negotiated two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict during a diplomatic visit to the region. She emphasized the importance of humanitarian aid for Gaza and continued diplomatic dialogue to achieve long-term stability.
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This statement underscores India's consistent foreign policy stance of balancing its strategic partnerships while advocating for international law and humanitarian relief in the Middle East.
India on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) reiterated its longstanding support for a “negotiated two-state solution” in Palestine and reaffirmed the country’s consistent support for the Palestinian people, Sripriya Ranganathan, a secretary at the External Affairs Ministry, said.
Ms. Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) is on an official visit to Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon from August 16 to 21.
Ms. Ranganathan on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) called on Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine and also “conveyed India’s concern over the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
“Amb Sripriya Ranganathan called on Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine. The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of India-Palestine bilateral relations, including their extensive development cooperation initiatives,” the Representative Office of India to Palestine posted on X.
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