PM Modi meets Palestinian PM Abbas in New York, expresses deep concern over Gaza humanitarian crisis
The Hindu
PM Modi expresses deep concern for Palestine as he meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other global leaders in New York
Prime Minister Modi held separate talks with world leaders including his Nepalese counterpart K.P. Sharma Oli, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, discussing various facets of bilateral ties and reaffirming India's support for the Palestinian people.
Mr. Modi is in New York on the second leg of his three-day U.S. visit and met the leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.
"Had a very good meeting with Prime Minister KP Oli in New York. The India-Nepal friendship is very robust and we look forward to adding even more momentum to our ties. Our talks focused on issues such as energy, technology and trade," Mr. Modi said in a post on X.
"Deepening the warm and close friendship. PM @narendramodi met PM @kpsharmaoli of Nepal, on the sidelines of the UNGA today," the official account of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X.
"The two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest to strengthen cooperation in all areas of age-old, multi-faceted and expanding - partnership," it added.
Mr. Oli is in the U.S. on his maiden foreign visit to attend the 79th Session of the UNGA, breaking the tradition of visiting a neighbouring country first.
"Had a fruitful meeting with the Prime Minister of India Shri @narendramodi ji on the sidelines of #UNGA79. During the meeting, various matters of bilateral relations were discussed," Mr. Oli said in a post on X.
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