Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York and called for an end to the war in West Asia.

The PM expressed deep concern at the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza and the deteriorating security situation in the region and reaffirmed India’s unwavering support to the people of Palestine, including continued humanitarian assistance.

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”The PM reiterated India’s time-tested principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue, and called for ceasefire, release of hostages and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. He stressed that only a two-State solution will deliver enduring peace and stability in the region. Recalling that India was one of the first countries to recognize Palestine, he conveyed India’s continued support to Palestine’s membership of the UN,” the Ministry of External Affairs said Monday.

The two leaders held constructive discussions on various facets of India-Palestine bilateral relations, including India’s support to Palestine at the United Nations and ongoing assistance and support to Palestine in the field of education, health, and other capacity-building efforts. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen India-Palestine bilateral relations.