PM Modi meets Palestinian President Abbas, reaffirms India's unwavering support
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on Sunday. During the meeting, PM Modi expressed deep concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the deteriorating security situation in the region. He reaffirmed India's unwavering support to the people of Palestine, including continued humanitarian assistance.
Meeting details
PM Modi expresses concern over Gaza crisis
The Indian prime minister stressed that only a two-state solution will deliver enduring peace and stability in the region, according to a statement by India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The leaders also exchanged views of further strengthening long standing friendship with the people of Palestine. Notably, India had released its first installment of humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza in July, amounting to $2.5 million. This aid was channeled through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
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The leaders met in New York
Met President Mahmoud Abbas in New York. Reiterated India’s support for early restoration of peace and stability in the region. Exchanged views of further strengthening long standing friendship with the people of Palestine. pic.twitter.com/LnmAm7dDax
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2024
Additional meetings
PM Modi's other bilateral meetings at UNGA
Apart from his meeting with President Abbas, PM Modi also held bilateral discussions with Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. During these meetings, he reviewed India-Kuwait bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen historical linkages and people-to-people contacts. He also addressed matters of mutual interest to enhance cooperation in all areas of the longstanding, multi-faceted India-Nepal partnership.
UNGA schedule
PM Modi's engagements at UNGA
PM Modi arrived in New York after attending the Quad Summit hosted by US President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware. He also addressed members of the Indian community in New York and held a roundtable conference with top tech leaders and CEOs of the US, including Google's Sundar Pichai, Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Adobe's Shantanu Narayen. On Saturday, he participated in the Quad Summit and held bilateral meetings with Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japan PM Fumio Kishida.