Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed India's support for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only sustainable path to resolving conflicts in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
Speaking to the media after bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, Modi emphasised the need for peaceful engagement in addressing international disputes.
"In these times of global turbulence, India believes that the role of dialogue and diplomacy has become more critical than ever," the Prime Minister said.
Reiterating India's long-standing position on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Modi added, "Regarding the issue of Palestine, we support a two-state solution and long-term peace."
The remarks were made during Modi's visit to Indonesia, the first leg of his three-nation tour.
Modi's statement comes days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu identified India as one of Israel's key international supporters while rejecting US Vice President JD Vance's suggestion that Washington is Israel's only powerful ally.
In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, July 5, Netanyahu said Israel continued to enjoy support from several countries and specifically named India. He added that New Delhi remained an important partner despite international criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon.
India and Israel have steadily expanded their strategic partnership since establishing full diplomatic relations in 1992. Bilateral cooperation now spans defence, agriculture, water management, cybersecurity, innovation and trade.
At the same time, New Delhi has consistently maintained its support for a negotiated two-state solution, backing the establishment of a sovereign and independent Palestinian state living alongside Israel in peace and security.
Although the two-state solution continues to receive broad international support, efforts to revive negotiations have remained stalled in recent years due to recurring violence and deep political divisions.