September 10th 2024.
During his visit to Berlin, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the need for negotiation to resolve the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking at the Annual Ambassadors' Conference of the German Foreign Office, he stated that India is always willing to offer advice if needed.
Jaishankar's comments came after his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Saudi Arabia, where they had a "useful conversation" on the sidelines of the India-Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers' meeting. He stressed that the conflict cannot be solved through military means and that it is essential for the main parties, Russia and Ukraine, to engage in negotiation.
The External Affairs Minister recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to both Russia and Ukraine, where he emphasized that this is not an era of war. Jaishankar expressed India's belief that conflicts should be resolved through negotiation, rather than on the battlefield, and stated that India is always willing to offer advice to facilitate the process.
He also highlighted the importance of peaceful resolution of differences between countries and their neighbors, stating that conflicts are not a productive means to resolve disputes. Jaishankar also spoke about the success of the Quad, a strategic security dialogue between India, US, Japan, and Australia, which has been seen by China as a way to contain its rise.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently mentioned India as one of the countries he is constantly in touch with regarding the Ukraine conflict. During his visit to the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin expressed his willingness to continue negotiations if Ukraine desires. This statement came just two weeks after Prime Minister Modi's historic visit to Ukraine, where he held talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has also mentioned India's potential role in establishing a dialogue on the Ukraine conflict, given the strong and friendly relations between Modi and Putin. Peskov suggested that India could use its influence to encourage the US and Ukraine to engage in peaceful resolution. However, he clarified that there are currently no specific plans for Modi to mediate on the issue.
During his interaction, Jaishankar also highlighted India's significant growth in the last decade, becoming a nearly 4 trillion dollar economy with promising growth prospects. He mentioned India's advancements in digital technologies and its achievements in space exploration, vaccine manufacturing, and the semiconductor industry. He emphasized that India is a valuable player in global affairs and is ready to take on a larger role in promoting peace and stability.
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