PM Modi is in China’s Tianjin to attend the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, beginning Sunday.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during which he reaffirmed India’s consistent position for peaceful settlement of the ongoing conflict in Europe and support for efforts aimed at the earliest restoration of peace.
PM Modi is in China’s Tianjin to attend the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, beginning Sunday.
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In a post on X after his telephonic conversation with the Ukraine President, PM Modi said, “Thank President Zelenskyy for his phone call today. We exchanged views on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspect, and efforts to restore peace and stability. India extends full support to all efforts in this direction.”
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During the course of conversation, the leaders also reviewed progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), in a statement, said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.”
President Zelenskyy shared his perspective on the recent developments related to Ukraine.
“The Prime Minister thanked President Zelenskyy and reaffirmed India’s steadfast and consistent position for peaceful settlement of the conflict and support for efforts aimed at the earliest restoration of peace. The Prime Minister reiterated India’s commitment to extend all possible support in this regard,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, during the telephonic conversation, Zelenskyy also informed about the talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington with the participation of European leaders.
“I spoke with Prime Minister of India @NarendraModi. I informed about the talks with President Trump in Washington with the participation of European leaders. It was a productive and important conversation, a shared vision among partners on how to achieve real peace. Ukraine reaffirmed its readiness for a meeting with the head of Russia,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X.
“Almost two weeks have passed, and during this time, when Russia should have been preparing for diplomacy, Moscow has given no positive signal – only carried out cynical strikes on civilian targets and killed dozens of our people. I thank the Prime Minister for his words of condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims,” Zelenskyy further said in the post on X.
“We coordinated our positions ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. The end of this war must begin with an immediate ceasefire, with the necessary silence. This position is understood and supported by everyone. It is impossible to speak meaningfully about peace while our cities and communities are under constant fire. India is ready to make the necessary efforts and to deliver the appropriate signal to Russia and other leaders during the meetings on the sidelines of the summit. Thank you,” the Ukraine President said.
“We also discussed our bilateral relations, preparations for exchange of visits, and the holding of a meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission. There is potential we can realize. I will be glad to meet the Prime Minister in the near future,” Zelenskyy further said in the post on X.
Earlier also, on August 11, PM Modi had a telephonic conversation with the Ukraine President during which he conveyed India’s consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in Europe.
During the conversation, the leaders also reviewed progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
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