New Delhi/Washington: The Donald Trump administration has despatched a stern message to India: Washington is just not on board with the worldwide convention on the two-state resolution for Israel-Palestine. The gathering is at present underway in New York. The US has refused to take part in what it calls an “ill-timed” and “unproductive” assembly, which is being co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia. India joins over 120 nations in attendance.
A spokesperson for the U.S. embassy confirmed that American officers have instantly communicated their disapproval to New Delhi.
“We’ve got shared our views on the convention with the Authorities of India. The US is not going to take part on this unproductive and ill-timed convention on the two-state resolution in New York Metropolis. The US will proceed to guide real-world efforts to finish the combating and ship a everlasting peace,” the official stated, reiterating Washington’s stance,” the official stated, reiterating Washington’s stance.
U.S. State Division spokesperson Tammy Bruce went additional and accused the convention of doing extra hurt than good. “Removed from selling peace, the convention will delay the battle, embolden Hamas and reward its obstruction. It undermines real-world efforts to realize peace,” she stated.
Bruce slammed the summit as a diplomatic distraction and “a publicity stunt” that would derail progress in direction of a ceasefire and hostage launch.
She additionally linked French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France will formally recognise a Palestinian state to Hamas’ current statements, claiming it displays a sample of missteps that strengthen the group’s hand.
“This solely encourages Hamas to hinder a ceasefire and undercuts our diplomatic efforts to finish the struggling in Gaza,” Bruce warned.
India, nevertheless, is participating with the convention in hopes of facilitating dialogue and tangible motion. New Delhi is taking part in consultations with the eight working teams shaped by the United Nations and civil society to form “concrete measures” towards the two-state purpose. These working teams had been getting ready for the convention since a United Nations Common Meeting (UNGA) decision final 12 months known as for a summit in June 2025. That occasion was delayed as a result of Iran-Iraq battle.
India’s consultant to the United Nations Ambassador P Harish reiterated the nation’s long-standing place. In an announcement to the UN Safety Council final week, he urged for a right away ceasefire and emphasised the discharge of hostages as a prime precedence.
“India shares historic and robust ties with our Palestinian brothers and sisters. We’ve got all the time stood by them and our dedication in direction of the Palestinian trigger is unwavering,” he stated.
Although India abstained from a UNGA decision in June demanding a right away and unconditional ceasefire, it has since been in common contact with the working teams and is predicted to contribute its formal suggestions through the summit.
New Delhi continues to stroll a cautious diplomatic line, balancing its shut and rising relationship with Israel and its principled assist for Palestinian statehood.
The Ministry of Exterior Affairs reiterated India’s stance in Parliament final Friday {that a} negotiated two-state resolution is the one manner ahead. That imaginative and prescient consists of the creation of a sovereign Palestine that exists in peace beside Israel inside safe and recognised borders.