Press Release No. 8
14 February 2010
Visit of the President of the Palestinian National
Authority, H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas
(11-12 February 2010)
The President of the Palestinian National Authority, His
Excellency Mr. Mahmoud Abbas,
paid a working visit to India
on 11-12 February 2010. He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Dr. Riyad Al-Malki, other Ministers
and senior officials.
His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas
met Prime Minister on 11 February and shared his views on recent developments
in the Peace Process in West Asia. Prime
Minister thanked President Abbas for keeping India
informed and reiterated India’s commitment to the Palestinian cause in line
with our support for United Nations Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338
calling for a negotiated solution resulting in a sovereign, independent, viable
and united State of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders with
East Jerusalem as its capital, side by side at peace with Israel as endorsed in
the Quartet Roadmap and UN Security Council Resolutions 1397 and 1515. He also
reiterated India’s support
for the Arab Peace Plan, and urged concerted action for achieving a durable,
just and comprehensive settlement of the Middle East
conflict.
Prime Minister announced a grant of US$10million as budget support to the
Palestinian National Authority and reassured President Abbas
of India’s
support to their efforts aimed at economic and social development. President Abbas expressed his sincere appreciation for India’s consistent political and material
support to Palestine.
Prime Minister hosted a dinner for President Abbas
and his delegation.
On 12 February, Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. Shashi
Tharoor called on President Abbas.
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