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Visit of President to Palestine (October 12-13, 2015)
Visit of President to Palestine (October 12-13, 2015)
October 06, 2015
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will pay the first ever State visit to Palestine from October 12-13, 2015 at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of State of Palestine. The Hon'ble President will be accompanied by a high level delegation including Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment; Members of Parliament; senior officials; senior representatives of our educational and academic institutions and media representatives.
During the visit, the Hon'ble President will hold meetings and interactions with Palestinian President Abbas, Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Rami Hamdallah, and the leaders of major political parties in Palestine. The Hon'ble President will also address the Al Quds University and inaugurate Jawaharlal Nehru Secondary School at Abu Dees. During the visit, India will augment its efforts to support the capacity building initiatives of Palestine.
Palestine and India share a cordial and friendly relationship. India has been extending bilateral and multilateral support to Palestine in addition to developmental and budgetary support. This visit will further strengthen the bonds of friendship and renew the strong and unwavering commitment of India towards the Palestinian cause.
