India hopes to see independent Palestine state soon: PM

February 10, 2018 16:49

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas address a joint press conference in Ramallah.

Modi is the first Indian prime minister to make an official visit to Palestine.

Here are some of the highlights:-

PM Modi

- We hope for peace and stability in Palestine. We believe a permanent solution is possible with dialogue. Only diplomacy and farsightedness can set free from violence and baggage of the past.

- I have assured President Abbas that India is bound by a promise to take care of Palestinian people's interests. India hopes to see independent Palestinian state soon, is committed to well-being of its people

- I am happy to announce that we will double the exchange of students from this year taking it from 50 to 100

- India is aiding construction of an Institute of Diplomacy in Palestine. I am happy that we are moving forward with our developmental corporation forward during this visit

- People of Palestine have continuously shown exemplary courage in extremely tough times, in spite of the fact that there was an unstable environment. The way you moved forward in such a situation is praiseworthy, we appreciate it

- India and Palestine's relations have stood the test of time. Palestine has always taken a top spot in our foreign policy

- This (the Grand Collar of the state of Palestine) is an honour for India and a symbol of Palestine's friendship. I thank you on behalf of all Indians for

President Mahmoud Abbas

- Here I would like to assert our commitment to political action and negotiations as means of achieving our national goals to freedom and independence in accordance with the two states' relation along the lines of 1967

- We have said and will say we are ready to engage in negotiations. We rely on India's role as an international force and its role in the non-alignment movement and in the international fora, in a way that is conducive to desired peace in our region

- It is my honour to welcome you as a great guest, on your first historic visit to Palestine which holds, to you personally and to the people of India. Indian leadership has always stood by peace in Palestine

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