India has renewed its support for Palestine's full membership in the United Nations (UN), stating that only a two-state solution reached via direct negotiations will bring long-term peace to the region.

During a UN General Assembly session, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, declared that India voted in favour of a resolution calling for Palestine's admission as a full UN member. She emphasised India's historic support for Palestine's UN membership and asked the Security Council to view Palestine's application favourably, reported the Associated Press.