New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Friday met Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah M Abu Shawesh in New Delhi.

"Met with the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to India, H.E. Abdullah Abu Shawesh, in New Delhi today, accompanied by Shri Haris Beeran MP," Satheesan said in a post on X.

Speaking to ANI, Abu Shawesh said the meeting was held amid discussions on strengthening ties between Palestine and Kerala and exploring possible programmes between the two sides. He described the interaction with Satheesan as his first meeting with the Chief Minister and called it "a pleasure and an honour."

The Palestinian envoy also addressed the issue of historical ties between India and Palestine, saying there was a n...