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MODI GOES TO UKRAINE

THE PEACEMAKER!

In a landmark move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi goes to Kyiv and reaffirms

India’s principled stance and focused on peaceful resolution through dialogue and

diplomacy. What is the significance of Modi’s visit?

OUR BUREAU
New Delhi
n a landmark gesture on Friday,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Igreeted Ukraine President Volo-
dymyr Zelenskyy in Ukrainian capital
city Kyiv with his trademark hug. Both
leaders honored the Memory of Chil-
dren at the Martyrologist Expositin at
the Ukraine National Museum in Kyiv.
After paying floral tributes at the
Mahatma Gandhi memorial, Prime
Minister Modi met with Zelenskyy
ahead of their bilateral talks. Modi’s
visit marks the first-ever visit by an
Indian Prime Minister to the country.
The Gandhi statue, symboliz-
ing the enduring legacy of Mahatma
Gandhi and his principles of peace
and non-violence. The bronze statue
of the Mahatma at AV Fomin Botan-
ical Garden was unveiled in 2020 on
the occasion of the 151st birth anni-
versary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Modi visited Ukraine on Friday
at the invitation of Zelenskyy. During
their discussions, the leaders empha-
sized the importance of achieving a
comprehensive, just, and lasting peace
through dialogue and diplomacy. This
visit marks the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanges greetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his arrival at Marinsky Palace in Kyiv (ANI)
Prime Minister to Ukraine since dip-
lomatic relations were established be- mitment, India attended the Summit to a strategic partnership in the fu- ucts to global markets, particularly in
tween the two countries in 1992. on Peace in Ukraine, held in Burgen- ture. They reaffirmed their commit- Asia and Africa.
PM Modi and President Zelen- stock, Switzerland, in June 2024. ment to further developing bilateral PM Modi reiterated the need
skyy reiterated their commitment The Ukrainian side welcomed ties for the benefit of the peoples of for sincere and practical engagement
to further cooperation in upholding India’s participation and highlighted both countries, based on mutual trust, between all stakeholders to develop
international law, including the UN the importance of high-level Indian respect, and openness. The leaders innovative solutions that will have
Charter and principles such as re- involvement in the next Peace Sum- also appreciated the participation of broad acceptability and contribute
spect for the territorial integrity and mit. Ukraine suggested that the Joint Ukrainian official delegations in the to the early restoration of peace. He
sovereignty of states. They agreed on Communique on a Peace Framework, Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 reaffirmed India’s willingness to con-
the desirability of closer bilateral di- adopted at the Summit on Peace in and the Raisina Dialogue 2024, ac- tribute in every possible way to facili-
alogue in this regard, according to a Ukraine, could serve as a basis for cording to the joint statement. tate a swift return to peace.
joint statement by the Ministry of Ex- further efforts to promote a just peace The leaders commended efforts The leaders emphasized the im-
ternal Affairs. based on dialogue, diplomacy, and in- to ensure global food security, includ- portance of the Indian-Ukrainian
The Indian side reaffirmed its ternational law. ing the Ukrainian humanitarian grain Intergovernmental Commission on
principled stance and focused on Both leaders expressed mutual initiative. They emphasized the im- Trade, Economic, Scientific, Techni-
peaceful resolution through dialogue interest in elevating bilateral relations portance of an uninterrupted and un- cal, Industrial and Cultural Coopera-
and diplomacy. As part of this com- from a comprehensive partnership hindered supply of agricultural prod- Continued on next page... >>

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