Committed to establishment of independent, democratic state of Palestine: India at UNSC

Vikas Swarup said, "India is committed to the establishment of an independent, viable, democratic State of Palestine. There is no alternative to a two-state solution for ensuring meaningful and enduring peace."

New Delhi: India has backed the establishment of an 'independent, viable, and democratic State of Palestine' and called for an end to the decades-long conflict in the Middle East. At a session of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), India has expressed concern about the potential for renewed violence in East Jerusalem and called for the resumption of peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. Addressing a UNSC session on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Vikas Swarup said, "India is committed to the establishment of an independent, viable, democratic State of Palestine. There is no alternative to a two-state solution for ensuring meaningful and enduring peace." Vikas Swarup, Secretary (West), MEA called for "Immediate humanitarian assistance to Palestinian people, particularly in Gaza, should reach through verified channels. We call for reinforced cooperation between the Israeli and Palestinian authorities in the area of humanitarian aid."