India has praised US President Donald Trump’s contribution to the historic Gaza accord, claiming it has accelerated regional peace efforts.
P. Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, stated on Thursday that “all parties must adhere to their obligations in this regard, as the historic initiative of the United States has generated diplomatic momentum towards peace.”
He stated at a Middle East discussion at the UN Security Council that “India would also like to place on record its appreciation for the United States, and especially President Donald Trump, for playing an instrumental role in forging the agreement.”
He noted that India hailed the signing of the historic agreement and took part in the October 13 Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
India was represented at the event by External Affairs Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh, notwithstanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation.
Trump came up with a 20-point plan for peace and reconstruction in Gaza, and he used pressure and persuasion to get Israel and Hamas to accept the agreement.
Harish also praised Qatar and Egypt, who served as go-betweens in the talks between Israel and Hamas, for their contributions to the success of the peace deal.
“It is India’s hope that the positive diplomatic momentum that has been generated would lead to lasting peace in the region,” he stated.
“Now is the time for all parties to support ongoing peace efforts, rather than to derail them,” Harsh said, adding that Delhi “remains firmly opposed to any unilateral moves by parties concerned” .
“The short-term benefits of the recent diplomatic outcomes must open the door for medium- to long-term political commitments and real-world action towards the realization of a Two-State solution,” which calls for the peaceful coexistence of Israel and an independent Palestine.
He reaffirmed India’s “unwavering support to the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination, national independence, and sovereignty” .
An independent Palestine state should be economically feasible, according to Harish.
It is necessary to implement programs that incorporate “economic foundations and procedures” for employment, investment, and social development,” he continued.
Eighty percent of Gaza’s homes are thought to have been damaged by Israeli bombardment.
According to Harish, “Aid is essential in the short term for rehabilitation and reconstruction,” and this calls for international support.
He stated that India had donated around $170 million to Palestine, including $40 million in projects that are still in different phases of construction.
According to him, India has shipped 135 metric tons of supplies and medications to Palestine in the past two years.
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