India, Arab nations call for independent Palestinian state, ‘lasting peace’ in Middle East

Palestinian flags are seen in the Tuffah neighborhood as Palestinian families living in tents in fear due to the Israeli army’s deployment near the area in Gaza City, Gaza on January 26, 2026. [Khames Alrefi - Anadolu Agency]

India and Arab nations have called for a “sovereign, independent, and viable state of Palestine” and reaffirmed their commitment to “achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the Middle East, according to international law, relevant UN resolutions,” Anadolu reports. A declaration was issued on Saturday evening following the 2nd India-Arab foreign ministers’ meeting in the capital of New Delhi, which was co-chaired by India and the United Arab Emirates. Top diplomats from Arab nations, as well as the Arab League secretary general, attended the meeting, held after a 10-year hiatus. Dubbed the “Delhi declaration,” it said: “Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the Middle East, according to international law, relevant UN resolutions […]