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India, Arab States Back Two-State Palestine Plan, Set $500 Billion Trade Target

The New Delhi conclave paired political alignment on Gaza with concrete steps to deepen trade, technology collaboration and counterterrorism ties.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated support for the Palestinian people and welcomed ongoing Gaza peace efforts.
  • A joint declaration called for a sovereign, independent Palestinian state on 1967 borders living in peace alongside Israel.
  • The declaration strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, with Arab states affirming full support for India against terrorism.
  • The Executive Programme aims to double India–Arab trade to $500 billion by 2030 from about $240 billion today.
  • New mechanisms include the India–Arab Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture and a proposed space cooperation working group.