Palestine welcomes India's renewed support for two-state solution and development projects
The State of Palestine has welcomed India's commitment to fund three major development projects, including a hospital and a vocational training institute. The announcement was made by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during India's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
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This highlights India's ongoing diplomatic balancing act in the Middle East and its commitment to humanitarian aid amidst the Gaza conflict.
NEW DELHI: The State of Palestine has welcomed external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar's announcement that India will establish major development projects for the Palestinian people. It was announced during the launch of India's campaign for election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2028 to 2029, following India's commitments at the Palestine Donor Group meeting in Brussels.The commitment consists of three projects, including a speciality hospital, an artificial limb fitment centre and a vocational training institute.In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Embassy of the State of Palestine in India described the announcement as a significant step towards supporting Palestinians, particularly those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza."The Embassy of the State of Palestine warmly welcomes the announcement by hon'ble external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar of India's commitment to establish three major development projects for the Palestinian people, a Speciality Hospital, an…
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