Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas inspects Indian honor guards during a ceremonial reception held at the Indian Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, on May 16, 2017. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held talks here on Tuesday, officials said. (Xinhua/Partha Sarkar)
NEW DELHI, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held talks here on Tuesday, officials said.
The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional and international issues.
Officials said Modi and Abbas held deliberations aimed at strengthening partnership between India and Palestine.
Abbas told local media that he came to India to seek support for peace efforts.
