India has always played a proactive role in garnering support for the Palestinian cause

Reiterating India’s support for Palestine statehood, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wished the government and the people of Palestine on their declaration of Independence Day.

Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said on Sunday, “Greetings to FM Dr. Riyad Al-Maliki and the Government and people of the State of Palestine on their Declaration of Independence Day.”


On November 15, 1988, the Palestine National Council, the legislative body of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), issued the Palestinian Declaration of Independence.

The announcement of the Palestinian Declaration of Independence was made by then Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat from Algeria, in which he stated that Jerusalem is the eternal capital of Palestine. India was one of the first countries to recognize the statehood of Palestine.

Furthermore, India has always played a proactive role in garnering support for the Palestinian cause in multilateral fora.

Jaishankar further said, “India remains supportive to the aspirations of Palestinians in their pursuit of statehood, peace, and prosperity.”

The relationship between India and Palestine is strengthened by regular high-level visits from both sides.