New Delhi: In a significant global development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday. In the recent meeting between the two world leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India supports all peaceful efforts to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and will continue to do so.
“We have consistently discussed the issue of Ukraine. When we met previously, you briefed me in detail on all aspects of the matter. As you know, India supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do so. Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm. We must move away from endless wars towards an end to the war. This is essential for the well-being of humanity. A peaceful resolution to all issues at the earliest is the call of humanity, and this is India’s message. The land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha share a single message: the path of peace. Today, I look forward to discussing these matters with you,” PM Modi said.
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The 26th SCO Summit on Tuesday brings together leaders of member states to deliberate on regional and international issues and ways to further strengthen cooperation within the grouping. Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit.
he talks came over a week before Putin travels to India to attend the annual BRICS summit.
The prime minister also made a mention of the Russian President’s visit to New Delhi last year.
“Your visit to India last year was highly successful and truly memorable. It is a matter of deep satisfaction for us that our cooperation continues to scale new heights and that we are working together for the welfare of the people of both nations,” Modi said.
“Focusing on national interest as the paramount priority has been our shared approach, and this will remain our guiding principle in the future as well.”
Putin, on his part, said Russia-India relations have witnessed an upswing on the basis of the special and privileged partnership.
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