Palestine issues commemorative stamp to honour Gandhi's legacy

Palestine has released a commemorative postage stamp on Mahatma Gandhi, honouring his legacy and values, to mark the 150 birth anniversary of the world leader.

Palestinian Authority's (PA) Minister of Telecommunication and Information Technology Ishaaq Seder yesterday released the stamp in the presence of Representative of India in PA Sunil Kumar at a ceremony held at the ministry in Ramallah. The Minister said, Palestine's issuance of the commemorative stamp comes in honour of Gandhi's memory, legacy, and



values that guided and shall continue to guide humanity.

Mr.Kumar highlighted Gandhi's significant contribution to human development, stressing that his teachings of peace, freedom, respect and tolerance are still felt around the world.

The Indian mission in Ramallah has organised several events over the past year to commemorate the world leader's 150th birth anniversary, drawing a huge response from all sections of the society.