New Delhi: India Thursday reaffirmed its strong support for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue, pledging to continue backing all efforts towards a ‘durable and just peace’ in the region.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said that India has significant development cooperation with Palestine and it is committed to support its human resource development programmes and strengthen Palestinian institutions.

Jaishankar made the remarks during his delegation-level talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

The external affairs minister also appreciated Egypt’s contribution in realising the Gaza peace plan, and especially referred to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi hosting the Sharm el-Sheikh summit for peace this week.

Jaishankar said Prime Minister Narend

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