Palestinian Foreign Minister Warsean Agabekian has pitched India as a key mediator in the protracted Israel-Palestine conflict, leveraging New Delhi’s balanced ties with both sides. Her remarks come as she attends high-level India-Arab summits in the national capital.

Arriving for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the fourth Senior Officials’ Meeting set for 2026, Agabekian sees these gatherings as opportunities to tackle Gaza reconstruction, peace blueprints, and shared concerns between India and Arab states.

‘India can act as a bridge because it enjoys friendship with Palestine and Israel alike,’ she told reporters, urging active Indian involvement in peace efforts. The minister views the forums as essential for substantive discussions on pressing regional issues.

With India and the UAE co-chairing the January 31 IAFMM alongside Arab League representatives, the event underscores growing India-Arab collaboration. Agabekian hailed the New York Declaration as a roadmap for Palestinian statehood, committing to partner with endorsing countries for implementation.

Reflecting on future leadership strategies, she emphasized collective enforcement of declaration pledges. Regarding US overtures to India on Gaza plans, she suggested New Delhi evaluate alignments with its interests as a global leader.

Agabekian called for Hamas disarmament to promote unity and reiterated opposition to violence, favoring negotiated settlements under global norms. Her outreach highlights India’s rising diplomatic clout amid Middle East volatility, potentially reshaping peace dynamics.