India, Palestine finalize hospital construction paperwork for West Bank

India and Palestine have completed the necessary paperwork for the construction of a new hospital in the West Bank, announced Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah M Abu Shawesh. He described the visit of Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan to Palestine as "very significant," particularly during the current "devastating situation" faced by Palestinians.

Ambassador Abu Shawesh highlighted the critical state of Palestine's health and education sectors, which are on the brink of collapse. He expressed gratitude for India's assistance, stating, "India is one of the country that we reach out to help us." He is optimistic that work on the hospital will commence soon.

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It is very significant for both of us because it came in a very critical time when the Palestinians are enduring in a very devastating situation, when the health sector in Palestine is in the brink of collapse, when the education system is in the brink of collapse, and India is one of the country that we reach out to help us... India yesterday finalised the paperwork regarding them building a new hospital in the West Bank.

Discussions have also taken place regarding artificial limbs, with Ambassador Abu Shawesh having raised the issue with India's Minister of Foreign Affairs. He anticipates significant progress in this area as well. In July, the Palestinian Embassy welcomed India's announcement of three major development projects, including a Specialty Hospital, an Artificial Limb Fitment Centre, and a Vocational Training Institute, viewing them as crucial for bolstering healthcare services and supporting Gaza's recovery amidst its ongoing humanitarian crisis.

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Regarding the artificial limbs, I already discussed this issue with the government of India through the Minister of Foreign Affairs, my counterpart there. I hope that very soon we will be able to do something very significant.