New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Palestinian Embassy in India on Wednesday welcomed India’s announcement of three major development projects for the Palestinian people, calling the initiative a significant contribution to strengthening healthcare services and supporting Gaza’s recovery amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
In a statement issued in New Delhi titled “Palestine Welcomes India’s New Development Assistance,” the embassy welcomed External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s announcement that India will establish a specialty hospital, an artificial limb fitment center, and a vocational training institute for the Palestinian people.
The embassy noted that the announcement was made during the launch of India’s campaign for election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-29 term, following India’s commitments at the Palestine Donor Group meeting in Brussels.
Welcoming the initiative, the embassy said, “The Embassy of the State of Palestine warmly welcomes the announcement by Hon’ble External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar of India’s commitment to establish three major development projects for the Palestinian people, a Specialty Hospital, an Artificial Limb Fitment Centre, and a Vocational Training Institute.”
The statement said the announcement comes as Palestinians, particularly those in the Gaza Strip, continue to face a severe humanitarian crisis.
It alleged that Gaza’s healthcare system has been devastated, with hospitals and medical facilities destroyed or rendered inoperable, healthcare workers killed, injured, or detained, and essential medicines and medical supplies remaining critically scarce.
The embassy also said thousands of Palestinians who lost limbs during Israel’s military campaign urgently require rehabilitation, prosthetic services, and long-term medical care.
Highlighting the importance of India’s projects, the embassy said, “Against this backdrop, India’s commitment to establish a Specialty Hospital and an Artificial Limb Fitment Centre will make a meaningful contribution to strengthening healthcare services and supporting the rehabilitation of those most severely affected.”
It added, “Likewise, the establishment of a Vocational Training Institute represents an investment in the future of the Palestinian people by helping equip young Palestinians with the skills necessary to rebuild their communities and economy after the immense destruction caused by the Israeli aggression.”
The embassy also welcomed India’s reaffirmation of its longstanding support for a negotiated two-state solution, with an independent State of Palestine and Israel living side by side in peace and security, as well as India’s support for Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations and its continued humanitarian and development partnership with the Palestinian people.
Expressing its appreciation, the embassy said, “The Embassy of the State of Palestine expresses its sincere gratitude to the Government and the people of India for their continued friendship, humanitarian support, and steadfast commitment to peace, justice, international law, and the two-state solution.” (ANI)
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