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Brussels, July 13, 2026: India reaffirmed its longstanding support for the Palestinian people and its commitment to a two-state solution during the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Palestine Donor Group (PDG) held in Brussels, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a release.
Representing India, Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA) in the Ministry of External Affairs, participated in the ministerial meeting, which was jointly organized by the European Commission and the Palestinian Authority. The event brought together representatives from European Union member states, Palestine, international partners, and financial institutions, following a Senior Officials’ Meeting held earlier in the day, the release from the MEA said.
Addressing the gathering, Ranganathan reiterated India’s continued backing for a negotiated two-state solution and expressed support for Palestine’s membership in the United Nations. She highlighted India’s long-standing development partnership with Palestine, emphasizing that Indian assistance is demand-driven and focused on key sectors such as healthcare, education, capacity building, and vocational training.
She also outlined India’s ongoing initiatives in healthcare, women’s empowerment, and institution building in Palestine, and announced several new projects aimed at rehabilitation, health, education, and vocational training.
During her visit to Brussels, Ranganathan attended a meeting hosted by the incoming Chair of the Advisory Commission of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), where she reaffirmed India’s continued support for the agency and its humanitarian efforts in Palestine.
India said it remains committed to contributing to the humanitarian and developmental needs of the Palestinian people through sustained assistance and partnership.
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