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India Reiterates Commitment to Lasting Peace in the Middle East

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India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, emphasized the country's commitment to lasting peace in the Middle East, applauding the Gaza Peace Agreement and the roles of the US, Israel, and Russia in forging it. India welcomed the agreement and thanked Russia for convening the Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Harish stated that India remains committed to resolving conflicts through talks and reiterated its support for the two-state solution, advocating for a sovereign, independent Palestine living alongside Israel within secure borders.

Key Takeaways:

  • India has committed over $170 million in aid to the Palestinian people, including 135 metric tons of medicines and supplies, with projects worth $40 million in various stages of implementation.
  • India has consistently advocated for a sovereign, independent, viable State of Palestine, living side by side in peace and security with Israel, within secure and recognized borders.
  • India supports a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process and has supplied essential medicines to the friendly people of Syria, with a commitment to address humanitarian challenges as a priority.
  • India is committed to contributing to regional peace and stability, with a focus on the safety and security of all civilians and the cessation of hostilities in Yemen.
  • India supports the establishment of a lasting ceasefire in the region and emphasizes the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in achieving peace.
  • India recognizes the state of Palestine, which was established in 1988, and has consistently advocated for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination, national independence, and sovereignty.
  • India is the second-largest contributor to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and reiterates the importance of the safety and security of peacekeepers, with a goal to discharge the entire spectrum of responsibilities by the Lebanese Armed Forces by the end of 2026.

Statistics:

  • India has provided over $170 million in aid to the Palestinian people, including 135 metric tons of medicines and supplies.
  • The total support by India to the Palestinian people is over $170 million, with projects worth $40 million in various stages of implementation.
  • India has supplied essential medicines to the friendly people of Syria, with a commitment to address humanitarian challenges as a priority.
  • India is the second-largest contributor to UNIFIL, with a focus on the safety and security of peacekeepers.
  • The humanitarian situation in Yemen is a concern, with humanitarian assistance needed to reach all civilians, irrespective of their affiliations and power structures.

Sources:

  • Parvathaneni Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, as quoted in ANI news, October 24 (ANI)
  • The United Nations, "Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question" (October 2025)
  • The United Nations, "Humanitarian Situation in Yemen" (2025)
  • The United Nations, "UNIFIL" (2025)
  • The Indian Ministry of External Affairs, "India's commitment to the Palestinian people" (2022)

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