India today extended development assistance of 10 million US dollars to the Palestine. Both countries also signed three pacts to enhance bilateral cooperation. The MoUs have been signed to establish India-Palestine centre of Excellence in Information and communication technology, for providing vocational training and construction of two schools. The pacts were signed after delegation level talks between the visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi this morning.
Addressing a joint press conference, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reiterated India's support to the Palestine cause and full membership of the United Nations for Palestine. Dr.Singh said India will continue to support the developmental needs of Palestine.