Desk: Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the U.S. During the meeting, Modi expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and reiterated India’s support for the swift restoration of peace and stability in the region. The Prime Minister is currently on a three-day visit to the U.S. and is in New York for the second phase of his trip. On Sunday, he met with Abbas on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session.
Modi posted on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), “Met President Mahmoud Abbas in New York. Reaffirmed India’s support for the early restoration of peace and stability in the region. Exchanged views on strengthening the long-standing friendship with the people of Palestine.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also shared on ‘X,’ “Prime Minister Narendra Modi met His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine today on the sidelines of UNGA.”
Modi arrived in New York on Saturday after participating in the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, where he also held bilateral talks with U.S. President Joe Biden. On Sunday afternoon, Modi addressed thousands of Indian-Americans at the ‘Modi and U.S.’ event in Long Island. He also engaged in discussions with leaders of America’s technology sector, including top CEOs, at a roundtable summit. Later, he held bilateral talks with global leaders.
PM Modi’s Proposed Solution
According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, Prime Minister Modi advocated for resolving the conflict peacefully, releasing hostages, and finding a solution through dialogue and diplomacy. He reiterated support for the Two-Nation Theory, stating that it is the only path to lasting peace in the region. Notably, India was among the first countries to recognize Palestine. Modi also reaffirmed India’s support for Palestine’s membership in the United Nations. Since Hamas’ attack on October 7 last year, Israel has been carrying out continuous strikes on Gaza. Nearly 40,000 people have been killed in Gaza so far.