PM Modi To Return Back To India Post Visiting Ukraine & Poland | ABP News

In a historic visit marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited Ukraine since diplomatic relations were established in 1992, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated India's stance on the conflict with Russia. Both leaders discussed elevating bilateral relations from a comprehensive partnership to a strategic partnership in the future, as per a joint statement. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in a presser stated that India advocates for “dialogue and diplomacy” as the only viable path to resolve the conflict. Jaishankar emphasised that India is committed to contributing “in all ways possible” to facilitate peace. During the visit, Modi and Zelenskyy discussed various issues, including Modi’s recent conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Jaishankar highlighted that India believes both Russia and Ukraine must engage with one another to find a resolution. “This is a landmark visit. PM Modi’s engagement in Kyiv represents a significant moment in our diplomatic history,” Jaishankar remarked. The visit included a meeting with the Indian community and an interaction with Ukrainian students studying Hindi.