Indian president Pranab Mukherjee confirms his unconditional support to Mahmoud Abbas during visit to the West Bank.
In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO), President Pranab Mukherjee with his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas attend a welcoming ceremony ahead of their meeting on Monday in Ramallah, West Bank. Photo: Thaer Ganaim/PPO
Last Monday, a historical event took place when Pranab Mukherjee became the first Indian leader visiting both Israel and Palestine as he endorsed his government will to recognize Palestinian statehood and grant economic support as well; all this amidst the escalating violence between Israeli forces and Palestine citizens.
Written by Lisbeth Mechter for SouthFront