New Delhi, Sep 11 (ANI): Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas received a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here this morning.
He was received by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
He inspected the guard of honour and also met members of the Indian Cabinet
"My expectations...all the time when we come here, we receive warm reception and at the same time, we get everything we ask for, because we believe that we are friends. We are close friends, since a long time. India supports Palestine in all spheres," Abbas told media here.
Abbas, who arrived here on Monday night on a state visit, will hold delegation-level talks with Dr. Singh. The two sides will also sign three pacts.
Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will then call on President Abbas at 'The Leela Palace' here at around 4: 30 p.m.
The Palestinian President will then meet President Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Abbas is accompanied by a delegation comprising senior ministers, including Dr. Saeb M.S. Erakat, PLO Executive Committee Member, and Nabil G.O. Aburudainah, President's Advisor.
This is Abbas's second state visit and his fourth visit to India. He will depart from New Delhi on Wednesday.
India's solidarity with the Palestinian people and its support for the Palestinian cause go back in time. India has extended its consistent and unwavering support to the Palestinian issue.
Apart from strong political support to the Palestinian cause at international, regional and bilateral levels, India has also been extending material and technical assistance to the Palestinian people. (ANI)
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