In addition to discussing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Bangladesh was also mentioned during Modi’s bilateral and multilateral meetings, highlighting India’s broader regional focus in its diplomatic outreach
India is actively engaged in conversations with all sides involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reaffirming its commitment to supporting a peaceful resolution, deccanherald.com reported. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized this during a briefing in New York, stating that India’s ability to maintain dialogue with multiple interlocutors reflects the value others place on its role. “We are involved in ongoing conversations with interlocutors from all sides,” Misri said, adding that much work remains to be done before a solution can emerge.
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Modi’s visit followed summit talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin six weeks earlier, which raised concerns in some Western nations
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However, India’s balanced diplomatic efforts remain focused on facilitating peace through dialogue
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Modi has maintained that India has been on the side of peace since the start of the conflict, expressing a personal commitment to contributing to a peaceful resolution
This diplomatic engagement comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine on August 23, where he urged both Ukraine and Russia to engage in dialogue without delay to end the ongoing war. During his discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Modi conveyed India’s readiness to take an “active role” in restoring peace in the region. His nine-hour visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence in 1991, underscored India’s consistent position of siding with peace.
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