NEW DELHI, August 11, 2011 (WAFA) – India will vote in favor of the Palestinian request to gain full membership of an independent Palestinian state within 1967 borders at the United Nations General Assembly when it comes up for a vote in September, said Indian External Affairs Minister E. Ahamed.

Ahamed, following a meeting with Palestinian ambassador to India, Adly Sadeq, said India will support the Palestinian plan to gain full membership at the UN General Assembly when it comes up for a vote in September.

'This membership will help move the peace process forward and will not conflict with negotiations,' Ahamed said.

He welcomed the Palestinian presidential delegation's request to meet with Indian officials to enhance Palestinian-Indian relations.

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