Diplomatic momentum builds in New Delhi as India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met Palestinian counterpart Warsan Agabekian on Friday. Topics ranged from enhancing development partnerships to the Gaza peace plan and fostering regional growth.
The Palestinian minister is in India for the pivotal second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ meeting. Post-meeting, Jaishankar took to X, expressing satisfaction over idea-sharing on Gaza’s peace roadmap, partnership reviews, and consensus on advancing aid programs.
Agabekian shared her enthusiasm on X, framing the visit as a testament to enduring India-Palestine bonds and Arab collaborations. Ahead of the event, she told IANS that it serves as an essential dialogue space for the Palestinian cause, Gaza reconstruction, peace initiatives, and mutual interests with India and Arab nations.
On India’s peacemaking potential, she affirmed, ‘India’s friendships with Palestine and Israel enable it to build bridges and engage robustly in reconciliation efforts.’
Amid escalating regional conflicts, this meeting highlights India’s balanced diplomacy. Commitments to development cooperation could pave ways for Gaza’s recovery, blending humanitarian aid with strategic partnerships. The broader conclave promises deeper insights into collective paths toward stability.