Indian diplomat meets Palestinian PM, boosts health and development cooperation

Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs), is on an official visit to Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon from August 16 to 21. During the visit, she also met senior Palestinian leaders and reviewed political engagement, development cooperation, healthcare support and.

Ranganathan called on Prime Minister Mustafa and their "discussions focused on further strengthening the longstanding India-Palestine partnership and advancing bilateral cooperation across key areas of mutual interest", the Representative Office of India to Palestine said in a post on X. Earlier, she met Palestinian.

What Happened

The Indian mission said the "Secretary emphasised India's continued support for Palestine and discussed the further expansion of the India-Palestine development partnership, including new initiatives in health, education and skills development being launched during the visit". Ranganathan also met Health Minister Majed.

• The meetings during her visit focused on political ties, development partnership and India's continuing support for Palestine across health, education and humanitarian assistance.

• The mission said, "India's support to UNRWA in providing health, education and other essential services to the Palestinian people remains strong."

• During the meeting, Ranganathan highlighted India's support to the Palestinian health sector, including essential medicines, anti-cancer drugs, an Artificial Limb Fitment Camp and the deployment of an Indian field hospital in Gaza.

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