Ukraine War Features In PM Modi-Putin Bilateral Meeting : Putin Thanks PM Modi For Personal Attention To The Ukraine Issue
New Delhi : PM Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that India was not neutral and was on the side of peace in the Ukraine war, reiterating the stance that he told Donald Trump earlier this year. PM Modi praised Putin as a visionary leader and underscored that this “is an era of peace”.
“India is not neutral. India is on the side of peace. This is the era of peace… I am fully confident that with the efforts being made in recent days, the world will once again return to the direction of peace,” PM Modi said.
Later, both leaders will address a joint press conference and at 7 pm, President Murmu will host a dinner for her Russian counterpart. Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral talks at Hyderabad House that he believes Russia and Ukraine will soon be on the path to peace. India is not neutral but stands firmly on the side of peace, said PM Modi. The remark came as the two leaders met for high-level discussions during Putin’s visit to India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reach the Hyderabad House for their meeting. Russian President Vladimir Putin signs the visitors’ book at the Rajghat, where he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Russian President Vladimir Putin reaches Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves from the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Next he will head to Raj Ghat and then Hyderabad House to have meetings with PM Modi there. Vladimir Putin to attend a wreath-laying event at the iconic Rajghat in Delhi next.
PM Modi said India’s role in 2001 exemplified how a visionary leader can shape the course of relations, adding that India-Russia ties remain one of the strongest examples of such long-term partnership. I believe that the role we played in 2001 is a perfect example of how a visionary leader thinks — where they begin and how far they can take relationships. India–Russia relations are the finest example of this,” PM Modi said.