On Tuesday, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed India’s “unwavering support” to the Palestinian cause, on the occasion of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. Modi extended his wishes to the Palestinian people “in their journey to achieve statehood, peace and prosperity”.
“India’s ties with the friendly people of Palestine are rooted in our common history. We have always supported the Palestinian people in their pursuit of economic and social development with dignity and self-reliance,” the statement read.
Modi also said that he hoped direct talks between Israel and Palestine would resume “to find a comprehensive and negotiated solution”.
“India has been at the forefront of extending developmental assistance to Palestine over the years,” he said.
It is pertinent to mention that India’s policy on the Palestine issue has evolved over the years — going from being unequivocally pro-Palestine for the first four decades, and then being closer to Israel in the last three decades.