Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, diplomatic efforts to restore peace and ways to expand cooperation between the two countries.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Zelenskyy briefed Modi on the latest developments surrounding the conflict and shared his assessment of the situation.
During the conversation, Modi reiterated India’s position that the conflict should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. He also reaffirmed New Delhi’s commitment to a human-centric approach and expressed India’s willingness to support initiatives aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution.
The two leaders also reviewed India-Ukraine relations and discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation across various sectors for the mutual benefit of their countries.
Following the conversation, Modi said in a post on X that the two sides had reviewed their broad bilateral partnership and agreed to work towards further strengthening ties. He also thanked Zelenskyy for sharing his views on the conflict, its humanitarian consequences and ongoing peace efforts.
Zelenskyy, in his statement on X, said he had briefed the Indian Prime Minister on recent diplomatic developments, including preparations for an upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi. He called for Russia to demonstrate a similar willingness to de-escalate the conflict and engage constructively in diplomatic efforts.
The Ukrainian President also highlighted India’s potential role in supporting initiatives to end the war, particularly in addressing food security concerns. He said the two leaders discussed restrictions on grain exports through the Black Sea and the possibility of India’s involvement in establishing food corridors.
Zelenskyy stressed that disruptions to maritime trade routes were affecting the global economy and millions of people worldwide. He said India could explore dialogue with other international leaders to help advance efforts towards peace.
He further noted that both sides had agreed to keep their respective teams in contact on the issues discussed, along with other matters concerning bilateral relations.
