The Russia-Ukraine conflict was discussed in “considerable detail” during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday, with New Delhi reiterating that it is “not neutral” in the conflict and wants “peace.” “In favor of”. “, said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
The meeting between the two leaders came days after Russia attended the BRICS summit in Kazan and in his address at the forum reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy, stressing that it is the only way to resolve conflicts. Gave a clear message to give. Resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war through peaceful negotiations.
During a media briefing, Mr Misri was asked how much of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the West Asia conflict were discussed in the Modi-Scholz talks.
“Yes, I can confirm that both the issues came up, and they came up in quite detail. The Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) spoke to the Chancellor about his meetings and conversations with the leaders of both Russia in recent months. “Shared views and Ukraine, and the peace efforts that we are making to advance dialogue on all sides,” he said.
“Some ideas about what different actors are talking about, and how India is in favor of peace. We are not neutral in this conflict, we are in favor of peace. And, we are ready to assist in any initiative towards peace. , taking advantage of or taking advantage of our ability to engage with all sides in this conflict,” the Foreign Secretary said.
PM Modi had said in the BRICS summit that India supports dialogue and diplomacy, not war.
In July, PM Modi visited Russia, his first visit after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
In August he visited Ukraine at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In his meeting with Chancellor Scholz on Friday, PM Modi reiterated the words he said during his historic visit to Kiev in the shadow of the protracted conflict.
PM Modi had said, “We (India) are not neutral. From the beginning we have taken sides. And we have chosen the side of peace. We have come from the land of Buddha where there is no place for war.” His opening remarks during the talks.
He had said, “We have come from the land of Mahatma Gandhi who gave the message of peace to the whole world.”
On the conflict in West Asia, Mr. Misri said, “Both sides expressed concern over developments there,” expressing hope that “an already serious conflict” that has caused a lot of damage and casualties and destruction will be resolved, “and further It will bring more actors within its ambit, and parties concerned can find a way to reach agreements on issues through dialogue and diplomacy.”
PM Modi said on Friday that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and West Asia is a matter of concern and India is ready to make every possible contribution to restore peace.
His remarks came after talks with Chancellor Scholz, who called on India to contribute to finding a political solution to the long-running conflict in Ukraine.
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