Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed bilateral relations and the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Ukraine.
“Spoke with President Putin today. Discussed measures to further strengthen special and privileged strategic partnerships. Shared perspectives on Russia-Ukraine conflict and my insights from recent visit to Ukraine. Reiterated India’s firm commitment to support an early, lasting and peaceful resolution to the conflict,” Prime Minister Modi posted on X.
Spoke with President Putin today. Discussed measures to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Shared perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and my insights from the recent visit to Ukraine. Reiterated India’s firm commitment to support an early,…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 27 August 2024
“The Prime Minister recalled his successful visit to Russia last month where he attended the 22nd India-Russia Bilateral Summit. The two leaders reviewed progress on a range of bilateral issues and discussed measures to further strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia. They also exchanged views on a range of regional and global issues of mutual interest,” a government statement said.
“The two leaders exchanged views on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Prime Minister shared insights from his recent visit to Ukraine. He stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, as well as sincere and practical engagement by all parties to achieve a lasting and peaceful solution to the conflict,” it said.
The Prime Minister recently visited Ukraine and discussed the ongoing conflict with Russia with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In the joint statement by India and Ukraine, Prime Minister Modi’s office said both leaders reiterated their readiness to continue to cooperate in upholding the principles of international law, including the UN Charter, such as respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. “They agreed that a closer bilateral dialogue in this regard is desirable,” the joint statement said.
Prime Minister Modi visited Russia in July, a month before his visit to Ukraine, and held bilateral talks with President Putin.
