June 14th 2024.
During a meeting on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that India will continue to offer support towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. The two leaders exchanged their thoughts on the matter while attending the G-7 summit in Italy's Apulia region.
Modi emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in finding a solution to the ongoing hostilities and reiterated India's belief in a human-centric approach. They also discussed the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland, which India will be attending.
After the meeting, Modi expressed his satisfaction with the productive discussion and his eagerness to further strengthen the bilateral relationship with Ukraine. He shared his thoughts on social media, saying, "Had a very productive meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. India is eager to further cement bilateral relations with Ukraine."
The Ministry of External Affairs also released a statement, highlighting the leaders' exchange of views on the situation in Ukraine and the upcoming Peace Summit. They mentioned Modi's reassurance of India's commitment to supporting a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.
During their meeting, President Zelenskyy also congratulated Modi on his third term in office. The two leaders were accompanied by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra.
It is reported that Zelenskyy briefed Modi on various aspects of the conflict in Ukraine. This is not the first time the two leaders have met, as they also had a discussion on the sidelines of the previous G7 summit in Hiroshima last year. India has consistently maintained its stance that the conflict must be resolved through peaceful means.
The meeting between Modi and Zelenskyy took place just before the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland. India has announced its participation in the event and will be represented by a senior diplomat. The summit will be held in Burgenstock, Lucerne on June 15 and 16, and Modi has been invited to attend.
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