Overview

• At the NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine, Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh restated India’s goal of a negotiated two-state solution with a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel within recognized borders.
• India condemned terrorism linked to the 2023 escalation and urged an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and unhindered access to food, fuel and other essentials for Gaza.
• Singh outlined humanitarian support since October 2023, citing nearly 135 metric tonnes of medicines and supplies, an annual USD 5 million contribution to UNRWA, and projects worth USD 40 million in the pipeline.
• New Delhi welcomed the agreement on the first phase of President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, commended Egypt and Qatar for facilitation, and called on all parties to honor their commitments.
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reinforced the stance in talks with Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty in New Delhi, highlighting India’s development cooperation with Palestine and support for outcomes of the Sharm el-Sheikh summit.