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India reaffirms support for Palestine, backs two-state solution at Brussels
India reiterated support for Palestine, UN membership and humanitarian assistance during Brussels donor group meeting.
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IANS - Tue, 14, Jul 2026
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India backs 2 state solution in Brussels. / IANS
India has reaffirmed its continued support for a two-state solution, as well as Palestine's membership in the United Nations (UN), at the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) in Brussels.
Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV and OIA), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), represented India during the meeting, which was jointly organized by the European Commission and the Palestinian Authority on Monday (local time). The meeting also saw participation from European Union member states, Palestine, and other key international partners and financial institutions.
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"At the meeting, the Secretary emphasized that India has been a long-standing partner of the Palestinian people, and reaffirmed India's continued support to a two-state solution, as well as to Palestine's membership of the UN. She underlined India's ongoing developmental assistance, including capacity-building programs and humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine, noting that India's projects are demand-driven and largely centered on healthcare, education, capacity building, and vocational training," the MEA said.
While stating that India is currently engaged in major projects in healthcare, women's empowerment, and institution-building in Palestine, she announced several new projects focused on rehabilitation, health, education, and vocational training.
While in Brussels, the Secretary also attended a meeting hosted by the incoming chair of the Advisory Commission of UNRWA, where she highlighted India's continued support for the agency and its efforts in Palestine.
"India remains a dedicated partner that contributes tangibly toward meeting the humanitarian needs of the people of Palestine," the MEA said.
Last month, Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh expressed confidence that India is a strong supporter of the two-state solution.
In an interview with IANS, Abdullah Abu Shawesh said, "We strongly believe that India stands strong to support the two-state solution. India used to support the Palestinian people when it came to the United Nations resolutions, voting in favour of the resolutions and even on the ground, India is heavily invested in the peace process and has implemented a lot of projects on the ground in Palestine. One very important issue: we are very close to starting a new project, or India is starting to implement a very important project, which is building a hospital in Palestine, particularly in the West Bank."
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