PM Modi speaks to Palestinian Authority Prez Abbas; conveys condolences over death of civilians at Gaza hospital
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Oct 20, 2023 12:02
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed his condolences to President of Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas over the deaths of civilians at a hospital in Gaza and reiterated India's long-standing "principled position" on the Israel-Palestine issue.
In a phone conversation, Modi, at the same time, shared with Abbas India's "deep concern" over terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region.
He told the Palestine Authority president that New Delhi will continue to send humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people.
"Spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas. Conveyed my condolences at the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza," Modi said on X.
"We will continue to send humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. Shared our deep concern at the terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region," he said.
