Press Release No. 75
10 December,2007
Message by Prime Minister on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people
On the occasion of the
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people we once again salute
the indominatable spirit of the Palestinian people and reaffirm our support for
their just struggle, for a sovereign and independent State of Palestine.
India welcomes the renewed
efforts and initiative by the international community to resolve Arab-Israeli
issues. We have noted with concern the developments in Gaza and the continued
violence inflicted on innocent civilians.
India welcomes the direct
dialogue between the leaders of Palestine and Israel and looks forward to an
early and peaceful resolution of all issues between the two nations and peoples.
I would like to take this
opportunity to re-affirm India’s consistent and unwavering support to the cause
of the friendly people of Palestine. It is our firm belief that a just,
comprehensive and lasting peace in the region can only be achieved through
negotiations and dialogue leading to the establishment of an independent and
viable State of Palestine, living in peaceful co-existence, within secure and
well-defined borders, with the State of Israel.
On this International Day of
Solidarity, I also take the opportunity to convey my greetings and best wishes
to the friendly people of Palestine.
New Delhi
November 29, 2007