Representative Office of India

Ramallah

Press Release

Government of India Gifts Medicines to Palestine

            In the longstanding spirit of solidarity, friendship and abiding goodwill existing between the peoples of India and Palestine, and in line with Government of India’s global efforts to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Representative of India H.E. Mr. Sunil Kumar handed over a consignment of essential medicines to H.E. Dr. Mai Kaileh, Minister of Health, Government of Palestine.

            During the handing over ceremony organized at Ministry of Health in Ramallah today, Representative of India stated that the medical assistance is a gift to our friends in Palestine and made in fulfillment of announcement made by Hon’ble  Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi in the recent telephonic conversation with H.E. President Mahmoud Abbas and the following consultations between External Affairs Minister H.E. Dr. S Jaishankar and Foreign Minister of Palestine H.E. Dr. Riad Malki.  Noting the long-standing friendly relation of the two friendly nations, Representative of India reiterated India’s unwavering support, assistance and partnership with Palestine, especially in the field of health and lauded the tremendous efforts of the Government of Palestine and its early taken measures to counter the pandemic. Representative of India stated that the gift of the Government and People of India includes essential life-saving drugs that contribute to Palestine's fight against COVID- 19.

            For her part, Minister of Health Dr. Mai Kaileh expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Government and People of India for the generous assistance and support to Palestine in the battle against the global pandemic and emphasized that the medical aid has come at a time when India is also battling against this pandemic, which makes this generous gesture even more significant.

Ramallah

27.09.2020