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06: 08 PM
PM Modi Ukraine Visit Live: ‘A peaceful solution to the conflict is best for humanity,’ says PM Modi
Ми також обговорювали поточний конфлікт. Надзвичайно важливо зберегти мир. Мирне вирішення конфлікту найкраще для людства. pic.twitter.com/OwMR0CauxY
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024
06:00PM
“India will always support Ukraine,” said Prime Minister Modi during his visit to Ukraine.
05:59 PM
‘Ukraine’s government helped Indian students during war’ said Prime Minister Modi during his visit to Ukraine.
#WATCH | Kyiv: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “I thank you (President Zelenskyy) for your warm welcome to me and my delegation…Today is a very historic day for India and Ukraine relations…A PM of India has come to Ukraine for the first time which is in itself a historic… pic.twitter.com/XJjXkcKzus
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2024
05:45 PM
EAM Dr. S Jaishankar says, “We would urge Indian students caution in Ukraine. We hope that this conflict will come to an end and life will return to normal.”
#WATCH | Kyiv: EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, “…We would urge Indian students caution in Ukraine. We hope that this conflict will come to an end and life will return to normal…” pic.twitter.com/NmoUoS3dfX
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2024
05:20 PM
EAM Dr. SJaishankar addresses the media on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s visit to Ukraine.
Kyiv: EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, “…In the discussion, a significant part of it was devoted to our bilateral relations. There was a discussion about trade, economic issues, defence, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and education. There were a whole lot of issues…The leaders also tasked the Intergovernmental Commission, of which Minister Kuleba and I are the co-chairs, to specifically focus on rebuilding our trade and economic relations, which had gone down in recent times. And we certainly look forward to having an early meeting of that body, definitely by the end of this year…”
EAM @DrSJaishankar addresses media on Prime Minister @narendramodi’s visit to Ukraine
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— DD News (@DDNewslive) August 23, 2024
05:15 PM
India and Ukraine sign four agreements for cooperation in agriculture, medicine, culture and humanitarian assistance following talks between PM Modi and President Zelenskyy.
VIDEO | India and Ukraine sign four agreements for cooperation in agriculture, medicine, culture and humanitarian assistance following talks between PM Modi and President Zelenskyy.
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/dv5TRARJn4) pic.twitter.com/9xA7VQyGa8
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 23, 2024
05:10 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his official residence, Mariinsky Palace, in Kyiv.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his official residence, Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv.
(Video: ANI/DD News) pic.twitter.com/pek9zMSp4x
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a poignant exhibition in Kyiv, Ukraine, dedicated to children who lost their lives in the conflict. He was deeply moved by the experience and paid tribute by leaving a toy in their memory. Modi emphasized the devastating impact of conflict on young children and offered condolences to the affected families. He also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and together they honored the memory of the child victims. Modi highlighted the importance of Mahatma Gandhi’s message of peace in creating a harmonious society, particularly in the face of global challenges. Zelenskyy also shared a message, stressing that children worldwide deserve to live in safety and that collective action is necessary to make this a reality.
Today in Kyiv, Prime Minister @NarendraModi and I honored the memory of the children whose lives were taken by Russian aggression.
Children in every country deserve to live in safety. We must make this possible. pic.twitter.com/gKdjqcL5iz
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 23, 2024
03:45 PM
‘Conflict is particularly devastating for young children,’ says PM Modi after visiting Martyrologist Exposition
President @ZelenskyyUa and I paid homage at the Martyrologist Exposition in Kyiv.
Conflict is particularly devastating for young children. My heart goes out to the families of children who lost their lives, and I pray that they find the strength to endure their grief. pic.twitter.com/VQH1tun5ok
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024
03:40PM
PM Modi’s Ukraine Visit: ‘Children in every country deserve to live in safety. We must make this possible,’ says Zelenskyy
Today in Kyiv, Prime Minister @NarendraModi and I honored the memory of the children whose lives were taken by Russian aggression.
Children in every country deserve to live in safety. We must make this possible. pic.twitter.com/gKdjqcL5iz
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 23, 2024
PM Modi’s Ukraine Visit: Indian Prime Minister Signs Guest Book at Mariinsky Palace with President Zelenskyy
During his historic visit to Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep honor at being the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the country. He conveyed his heartfelt prayers for the peace and prosperity of the Ukrainian people.
#WATCH | PM Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honour the memory of children at the Martyrologist Exposition in Kyiv pic.twitter.com/oV8bbZ8bQh
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2024
VIDEO | PM Modi (@narendramodi) pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Kyiv, Ukraine.
(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/dNZ6seaTTs
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 23, 2024
PM Modi Ukraine Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Kyiv Central Railway Station from Poland.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Kyiv Central Railway Station from Poland to begin his one-day visit to Ukraine.
This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. pic.twitter.com/uIxlPkTX63
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2024
Reached Kyiv earlier this morning. The Indian community accorded a very warm welcome. pic.twitter.com/oYEV71BTlv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024
PM Modi’s Ukraine Visit: Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
During his visit, PM Modi will honor the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, which represents his lasting influence and ideals of peace and non-violence. The bronze statue, located at the AV Fomin Botanical Garden, was inaugurated in 2020 to mark Gandhi’s 151st birth anniversary.
VIDEO | PM Modi (@narendramodi) arrived in #Kyiv, Ukraine, by a train, earlier today.
PM Modi arrived in Kyiv from Poland onboard a ‘Rail Force One’ train that took around 10 hours, in the second and final leg of his two-nation trip.
(Full video available on PTI Videos -… pic.twitter.com/Lq9kBsQDNq
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 23, 2024
11: 45 AM
Members of the Indian diaspora welcome PM Modi.
VIDEO | Members of the Indian diaspora welcome PM Modi (@narendramodi) as he arrives in Kyiv, #Ukraine.
(Full vide available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/pSRhkb5mFm
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 23, 2024