India and Arab Nations Support Palestinian State and Middle East Peace

India and Arab nations, during the 2nd India-Arab foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, called for a “sovereign, independent, and viable state of Palestine” based on 1967 borders, emphasizing a commitment to lasting peace in the Middle East in line with international law. The “Delhi declaration” also supported humanitarian access in Gaza, following a ceasefire agreement that ended a two-year conflict. Both sides acknowledged strong trade relations exceeding $240 billion. The meeting marked a significant diplomatic engagement after a decade-long hiatus.

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