Forward of his important go to to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anticipation on Wednesday to trade views with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the direction of a peaceable decision of the battle in Ukraine. Earlier than embarking on his journey to Poland and Ukraine, the Prime Minister shared these remarks. Modi will spend the preliminary a part of his journey in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, on August 21 and 22.
On August 23, Modi is scheduled to spend roughly seven hours in Kyiv, marking the primary go to by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence in 1991.
In his assertion earlier than departure, Modi talked about the battle in Ukraine, emphasizing India’s position as a “pal and companion” and its want for the swift restoration of peace and stability within the space. “From Poland, I will probably be visiting Ukraine on the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. That is the first-ever go to by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine,” he stated.
Modi expressed eagerness to additional the discussions with President Zelenskyy to boost bilateral ties and deliberate on a peaceable finish to the continued battle in Ukraine. “I look ahead to the chance to construct upon earlier conversations with President Zelenskyy on strengthening bilateral cooperation and share views on peaceable decision of the continued Ukraine battle,” he stated.
He reiterated India’s place as a pal and companion, advocating for the immediate return of peace and stability to the area. “As a pal and companion, we hope for an early return of peace and stability within the area,” he added.
Modi additionally conveyed his confidence that his visits to Warsaw and Kyiv would naturally prolong the intensive interactions with each nations and lay the groundwork for stronger, extra dynamic relations sooner or later.
The Prime Minister will undertake a journey from Poland to Kyiv aboard the ‘Rail Power One’ practice, a visit anticipated to final round 10 hours, with the return journey being of comparable size.
Following the Russian incursion into Ukraine, a number of world leaders, together with US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, have traveled to Kyiv by practice.
Modi’s journey to Kyiv happens almost six weeks after his notable go to to Moscow, which sparked criticism.
