PM Modi Holds Talks With Ukrainian President, Calls For Dialogue & Diplomacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian President
VOlodymyr Zelensky and reiterated India’s people-centric approach, calling for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The Prime Minister emphasized India’s support for prompt and peaceful resolution of issues between the parties. He also expressed India’s commitment to leveraging all available resources to facilitate a peaceful solution. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the two leaders explored opportunities to enhance the India-Ukraine partnership across different domains.

“While discussing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, PM reiterated India’s people-centric approach and called for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward,” the release said.

Ukrainian president Zelensky appreciated India’s continued humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.

PM Modi also took to X,where he mentioned about the conversation and called for all efforts for an early end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi held a telephonic discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reiterating India’s commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy. PM Modi extended congratulations to President Putin on his re-election and conveyed well wishes for the peace, progress, and prosperity of the Russian people. The leaders agreed to jointly enhance the Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership between their nations in the future, while also assessing advancements in bilateral cooperation and exchanging perspectives on regional and global matters of shared concern.