PM Modi Speaks To Netherlands Counterpart Mark Rutte Over Ukraine Crisis
Russia Ukraine Crisis: During the call, PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.
New Delhi: As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday has spoken on the phone to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte, and discussed the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with the Prime Minister of Netherlands Mark Rutte, discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2022
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The PMO in a statement said Modi, in the telephonic conversation, reiterated India's consistent appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. He welcomed the ongoing talks between Russia and Ukraine and hoped for an early resolution to the crisis.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. PM welcomed the ongoing talks between Russia and Ukraine, and hoped for an early resolution: PMO
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2022
Both the leaders discussed the evolving situation in Ukraine, news agency ANI reported.
PM Modi informed Rutte about the progress in the evacuation of Indian citizens from conflict areas, and India's assistance in form of urgent relief supplies, including medicines for the affected populations.
"Prime Minister Modi informed Prime Minister Rutte about the progress in the evacuation of Indian citizens from conflict areas, and India’s assistance in form of urgent relief supplies, including medicines for the affected populations," said PMO.
Prime Minister Modi informed Prime Minister Rutte about the progress in the evacuation of Indian citizens from conflict areas, and India’s assistance in form of urgent relief supplies, including medicines for the affected populations: PMO
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2022
Meanwhile, Netherlands PM took to Twitter and wrote about the ties between India and Netherlands.
"Had a good talk with the Prime Minister of India @narendramodi about the strong and enduring ties between our two countries. Of course we also discussed the situation in Ukraine. Very important for the international community to stand united against this war," he wrote.
📞: Had a good talk with the Prime Minister of India @narendramodi about the strong and enduring ties between our two countries. Of course we also discussed the situation in Ukraine. Very important for the international community to stand united against this war.
— Mark Rutte (@MinPres) March 8, 2022
PM Modi also recalled his virtual summit with Rutte in April 2021 and expressed his desire to receive him in India at an early date, the PMO said.
(With PTI inputs)
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