PM Modi thanked President Zelenskyy and reaffirmed India’s steadfast and consistent position for peaceful settlement of the conflict and support for efforts aimed at earliest restoration of peace. PM reiterated India’s commitment to extend all possible support in this regard
PM Modi had a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Monday. Pic/AFP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, an official statement said on Monday.
It said that President Zelenskyy shared his views on the recent developments related to Ukraine.
PM Modi thanked President Zelenskyy and reaffirmed India’s steadfast and consistent position for peaceful settlement of the conflict and support for efforts aimed at earliest restoration of peace. PM reiterated India’s commitment to extend all possible support in this regard.
The leaders also reviewed progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
They agreed to remain in touch.
Last week, PM Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin over phone on Friday and the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.
In a post on X, PM Modi had stated, "Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine. We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. I look forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year."
It will be the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
During the conversation between the two leaders, Putin briefed on Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine, with the PM maintaining New Delhi’s consistent position for the peaceful resolution of the issue.
The phone calls came amid US President Donald Trump ratcheting up pressure on India over its purchase of Russian oil.
On Thursday, Putin had received India's NSA Ajit Doval at the Kremlin.
PM Modi had visited Russia last year and he and President Putin highly appreciated the special nature of this time-tested relationship, which is based on trust, mutual understanding and strategic convergence.
Last Wednesday, Trump signed an executive order, slapping an additional 25 per cent levy on India for New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil, bringing the total duties to 50 per cent. This is among the highest duties imposed by the US on any country in the world. The additional 25 per cent duty will come into effect on August 27.
(with PTI and ANI inputs)
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