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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his party’s victory in the parliamentary elections, conveying his “sincere felicitations” and “wishing success”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led his BJP to a super-sized victory for a second term in office, winning an absolute majority and on course to touch the 300-seat mark in the 543-member Lok Sabha.
In a message addressed to Modi, President Abbas wished him success in his mission of serving his country and people.
Read: World leaders congratulate Modi; express willingness to solidify ties
Abbas also expressed appreciation for India’s unwavering support to our people and legitimate rights in self-determination and establishing the independent state of Palestine.
Modi had visited Ramallah, the headquarters of the Palestinian National Authority, in February 2018 and announced several projects for the Palestinians with India’s assistance.
The two nations signed six agreements worth around $50 million, including setting up of a $30 million super speciality hospital in Beit Sahur.
Abbas had during Modi’s visit sought India’s role in achieving a “just and desired peace” with Israel in accordance with the two-state solution
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