Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Mahmoud Abbas on a
historic visit to Palestine during which the Palestinian President sought
India’s support for a multi-country mechanism to achieve a “just and desired
peace” with Israel in accordance with the two-state solution. President Abbas accorded
a red carpet welcome to Modi, the first Indian Prime Minister to make an
official visit to Palestine, in an official ceremony at the presidential
compound, also known as Muqata’a, in Ramallah - the Palestinian seat of
government.
They discussed the full range of India-Palestine ties
following which the two sides signed six agreements worth around $50 million
that includes setting up of a $30 million super speciality hospital in Beit
Sahur. Three agreements in the education sector worth USD 5 million, one MoU
for procurement of equipment and machinery for the National Printing Press and
one for construction of a centre for empowering women were also signed.
Modi assured President Abbas that India is committed to
the Palestinian people’s interests. “Friendship between India and Palestine has
stood the test of time. The people of Palestine have shown remarkable courage
in the face of several challenges. India will always support Palestine’s
development journey,” Modi said, adding that India hopes for Palestine to soon
become a sovereign and independent country in a peaceful environment through
dialogue.
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