India has been one of the world's most consistent supporters of Palestinian self-determination, recognising the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) in 1974 — making it one of the first non-Arab countries to do so — and recognising the State of Palestine in 1988, the year of its proclamation. India's support for a two-state solution, Palestinian statehood, and the Palestinian people's right to self-determination has been a cornerstone of its foreign policy, rooted in its Non-Aligned Movement heritage and solidarity with decolonisation struggles. India maintains this support while also managing its growing strategic partnership with Israel.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Palestine actually work together
5 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
All figures approximate FY 2023–24. Palestinian economic activity in Gaza has been severely disrupted since October 2023. West Bank trade data is routed partly through Israeli customs. Source: MEA, Palestinian Authority Ministry of National Economy.
$150m
Total bilateral trade in goods
$145m
India exports to country
$5m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.15bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
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AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1974, in 7 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India's support for Palestinian statehood and the two-state solution remains firm and is expressed consistently in international forums. The 2023-2025 Gaza conflict has intensified the political salience of India's Palestine position domestically and internationally. India has sent humanitarian aid, voted in UN General Assembly resolutions consistent with ceasefire and humanitarian access, and maintained its ITEC and development cooperation programmes with Palestinian institutions. The tension between India's Israel strategic partnership and its Palestine solidarity is managed through careful diplomatic language and differentiated bilateral tracks.
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QUICK FACTS
CapitalRamallah
Population5.5 million
RegionWest Asia
Diplomatic tiesSince 1988
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