Prime Minister Modi met Zelenskyy, India reiterated peaceful resolution of Ukraine conflict

New Delhi| Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a bilateral meeting in New York on Monday that India is ready to provide all possible help to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the UN summit and discussed the situation in Ukraine as well as how to move forward on the path of peace.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during the meeting, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s “clear, consistent and constructive” approach in favor of a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine through diplomacy and dialogue as well as engagement among all stakeholders.

“Met President Zelenskyy in New York”, Prime Minister Modi said in a post on X. We are committed to implementing the bilateral relations we emphasized during my visit to Ukraine last month. Reiterated India’s support for the early resolution of the conflict and restoration of peace and stability in Ukraine

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that the two leaders recalled the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Ukraine and expressed satisfaction at the continued strengthening of bilateral relations. This was the third meeting between the two leaders in less than three months. The Ministry of External Affairs said the two leaders agreed to remain in touch. Prime Minister Modi visited Ukraine in August at the invitation of President Zelenskyy. The visit was significant as it was the first time an Indian Prime Minister had visited Ukraine since the establishment of bilateral relations in 1992.