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Kiev, 23 August (HS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Friday. Prime Minister Modi and President Zelensky visited the memorial built in memory of the children killed in the Russia-Ukraine war and paid tribute to the innocent children and paid homage to their memory. Prime Minister Modi became very emotional on this occasion. He said that war is very destructive for children.
Both leaders expressed condolences to the families of the martyred children. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi and President Zelensky discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its consequences. President Zelensky briefed Prime Minister Modi on the current situation in Ukraine.
After meeting with Prime Minister Modi, the President of Ukraine said that I had a warm meeting with the Indian Prime Minister. During this meeting, I remembered the children killed in the Russian attack. He said, “Children in every country have the right to live safely. We must definitely make this possible.”
Earlier, on reaching Kiev, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. Modi reached the capital Kiev after travelling by train for about 10 hours under tight security from Poland. He was given a warm welcome at the station. After this, the Prime Minister reached his hotel, where people from the Indian community were also present.
Sharing this information in an X post, the Prime Minister said that he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Kiev. Bapu's ideals are universal and give hope to millions. Let us follow the path shown by him for all humanity.
Prime Minister Modi has arrived in Kiev on a one-day visit. This is a historic visit. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries 30 years ago. This visit will be based on the recent high-level talks between the leaders.
Talking to reporters in Poland before his visit to Ukraine, Modi said that he intends to discuss the war. As far as India is concerned, it is being very cautious about its relations with the two warring countries. Russia remains an important partner of India. Modi visited Moscow last month. Now his visit to Ukraine is also being seen as an initiative for a peaceful solution to the war between the two countries.
Several leaders of countries supporting Ukraine, including former US President Joe Biden, have visited Kyiv since then. Modi's visit is the highest-profile wartime visit by a leader of a country with a neutral stance on the conflict.
The Indian Foreign Ministry says that India's position on the Ukraine conflict is that only diplomacy and dialogue can resolve the conflict and lead to lasting peace. India believes that lasting peace can only be achieved through options acceptable to both sides and dialogue is essential for this. For this, India continues to engage with all stakeholders.