Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has reiterated its long-standing and consistent policy, advocating for the resumption of direct negotiations to achieve a peaceful resolution between the two states.
In a statement released on October 12, the MEA stated, “Our policy in this regard has been long-standing and consistent. India has always advocated the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent, and viable State of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders, side by side at peace with Israel.”
“Our policy in this regard has been long-standing and consistent. India has always advocated the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders, side by side at peace with… pic.twitter.com/zBODrmkj12
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2023
As the situation in the region remains dynamic and fluid, the MEA has taken proactive steps to monitor and address developments related to the Israel-Palestine conflict. A 24-hour Control Room has been established to stay informed and provide assistance where necessary.
The contact details for the MEA’s Control Room are as follows:
Toll-free number: 1800118797
Telephone: +91-11 23012113
Telephone: +91-11 23014104
Telephone: +91-11-23017905
Mobile number: +919968291988
Email: situationroom@mea.gov.in
The MEA’s swift response underscores India’s commitment to staying engaged and informed about the situation in the region while standing by its established policy of supporting direct negotiations for a peaceful resolution.
In addition to the MEA’s Control Room, the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv and the Representative Office of India in Ramallah have also set up 24-hour emergency helplines to provide assistance and information. These contact details are as follows:
Embassy of India in Tel Aviv:
Telephone: +972-35226748
Mobile number: +972-543278392
Email: cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in
Representative Office of India in Ramallah:
Mobile number (also WhatsApp): +970-592916418
Email: rep.ramallah@mea.gov.in
Amid the ongoing conflict, there are reports suggesting that global technology companies operating in Israel could potentially consider relocating their business operations to other regions, including India, the Middle East, or Eastern Europe. Israel is home to over 500 global companies, including tech giants like Microsoft, Intel, and Google. Indian enterprises such as Wipro and TCS also have a presence in the country, collectively employing a significant workforce of at least 100,000 individuals.
India’s call for the resumption of direct negotiations and its proactive measures to monitor and assist in the Israel-Palestine conflict reflect its commitment to peace and stability in the region, as well as its readiness to address the evolving situation.
