PM Modi and EU leader Ursula von der Leyen emphasize respect for international law and sovereignty
India has expressed support for the European Union’s (EU) call for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, aligning with the principles of international law, the UN Charter, and territorial integrity. The commitment was highlighted in a joint leaders’ statement following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
India’s support aligns with France-led amendments to the US resolution on Ukraine
The India-EU statement reflects the language of recent UN General Assembly debates, where France led efforts to amend the US-backed resolution on Ukraine. The amendments emphasized a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace in line with the UN Charter, forcing the US to abstain from its own proposal, although the resolution later passed unchanged in the UN Security Council.
In a significant development, India also reaffirmed its commitment to a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, marking the first such endorsement at the highest level since Donald Trump’s controversial Gaza plan
EU warns of global consequences if Russia’s aggression is unchecked.
While Ukraine was not explicitly mentioned in the official media statements, von der Leyen indirectly criticized Russia at a public event earlier in the day. She warned that a failed Ukraine could embolden authoritarian states globally, heightening concerns about China’s expansionism in the Indo-Pacific.
“What happens in one part of the world matters to both Europe and India,” von der Leyen said, highlighting the EU’s commitment to increasing defence spending and providing security to ensure Ukraine’s future within the European family.
EU visit comes amid global uncertainty and Trump’s policy shifts
The EU Commission President’s visit—accompanied by the College of Commissioners—comes as Europe’s transatlantic alliance faces uncertainty due to Trump’s foreign policies. Von der Leyen described India as a pillar of certainty and stressed the importance of collective global security to counteract rising authoritarian threats.
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