New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as they walk for their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI PhotoPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas of India’s “unwavering support” to the Palestinian cause, saying it hoped to see a sovereign, united and an independent Palestine, coexisting peacefully with Israel. After the bilateral meeting with Abbas, the Prime Minister said, “We hope to see the realisation of a sovereign, independent, united and viable Palestine, coexisting peacefully with Israel. “I have reaffirmed our coalition on this to President Abbas during our conversation today. President Abbas and I concluded useful and detailed discussion that will add further strength in partnership,” he said.

Source: Indian Express May 16, 2017 20:22 UTC