Leaders discuss the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian consequences and efforts to restore peace; agree to strengthen India-Ukraine bilateral cooperation
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, its humanitarian implications and possibilities for advancing diplomatic efforts towards peace.
During the conversation, President Zelenskyy shared his assessment of the latest developments in the conflict and briefed the Indian Prime Minister on the humanitarian situation and various initiatives being pursued to restore peace.
Prime Minister Modi thanked the Ukrainian President for sharing his perspectives and reiterated India’s consistent position in favour of dialogue, diplomacy and a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Reaffirming India’s commitment to contributing towards peace, Modi conveyed that New Delhi remains ready to extend support in every possible way to facilitate efforts aimed at ending hostilities and restoring stability.
Following the conversation, the Prime Minister described the interaction as productive and said that the two leaders had also reviewed the wide-ranging areas of bilateral cooperation between India and Ukraine.
Focus on strengthening India-Ukraine relations
Apart from discussing the conflict, the two leaders explored ways to further strengthen bilateral engagement across areas of mutual interest.
India and Ukraine have maintained diplomatic relations since 1992, with cooperation extending across sectors such as trade, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, education, science and technology, defence and cultural exchanges.
The latest conversation reflects the importance both countries attach to maintaining high-level political engagement and expanding cooperation despite the challenges arising from the ongoing conflict.
India reiterates its position on peace and diplomacy
India has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy as the preferred means of resolving the Ukraine conflict. New Delhi has also emphasised respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, while maintaining communication with the leadership of both Ukraine and Russia.
Prime Minister Modi has repeatedly underlined that India is willing to contribute to peace efforts and supports initiatives that can lead to a durable and mutually acceptable resolution.
The latest exchange with President Zelenskyy also comes against the backdrop of continuing international efforts to find a diplomatic pathway towards ending the conflict and addressing its wider humanitarian and security consequences.
The conversation reinforces India’s continued diplomatic engagement with Ukraine and its stated willingness to support peaceful efforts, while simultaneously providing an opportunity to take forward bilateral cooperation between New Delhi and Kyiv.