Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the capital Kyiv on Friday on a historic visit to the war-torn country of Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelensky. Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to discuss a peaceful solution to the conflict during this visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia about six weeks before his visit to Kiev. This is the first time an Indian Prime Minister is visiting Ukraine since the establishment of bilateral relations in 1992.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Kiev after a 10-hour train journey on Rail Force One from Poland, where he was warmly welcomed. He then proceeded to the Hyatt Hotel, where he was greeted with enthusiasm by the Indian expatriates. They have to travel a long way to come back.
The main purpose of Prime Minister Modi’s visit is to discuss a peaceful solution to the ongoing dispute between Russia and Ukraine. India is seen as potentially playing a constructive role in Russia-Ukraine mediation.
Before leaving Delhi, Prime Minister Modi said, “I will take forward the earlier talks with President Zelensky to strengthen bilateral cooperation and share a vision for a peaceful resolution of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.” I am waiting for the opportunity.
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Prime Minister Modi had traveled to Moscow just six weeks earlier and met Russian President Vladimir Putin. Western countries had objected to Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Russia.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs highlighted Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Ukraine as the Prime Minister’s visit to Kyiv to strengthen bilateral ties, address conflict resolution, trade, economic investment, defense cooperation, education, cultural exchange and humanitarian assistance. will do
The Office of the President of Ukraine has emphasized the importance of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Ukraine. Many documents are expected to be signed during this visit between Ukraine and India.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi had met President Zelensky during the 50th G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy on June 14. India has not yet condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine. He has repeated many times the talk of resolving the conflict through diplomacy.
