'India not neutral, on peace side': Modi on Russia-Ukraine war
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi on Friday, where he reiterated India's commitment to peace in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. "India is not neutral, India is on the side of peace," PM Modi said during their talks at Hyderabad House. He emphasized that countries should work together for peace and that India "supports every effort towards peace."
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Summit is ongoing with numerous outcomes: Modi
#WATCH | In his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, PM Narendra Modi says, "Our Summit is ongoing with numerous outcomes. Your visit is very historic. It has been 25 years since you took office in 2001 and first visited India. In that first visit itself, a strong… pic.twitter.com/RXEbn3Di14
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Diplomatic dialogue
Putin acknowledges India's role in peace efforts
President Putin thanked India for its consistent engagement and attention to peace efforts in Ukraine. He said Russia is working toward a peaceful solution to the conflict. "We are working on a peaceful solution to the Ukraine conflict," he said, thanking Modi for India's "attention to Ukraine peace efforts." He also said Moscow wanted to "move forward" in its ties with New Delhi, emphasizing that the bilateral partnership should "grow and touch new heights."
Bilateral relations
Modi and Putin's meeting highlights India-Russia ties
The meeting between PM Modi and President Putin highlighted the importance of stability and continuity in bilateral ties amid a changing global landscape. The talks came at a time when global powers are re-evaluating diplomatic alignments and supply chains. The summit talks at Hyderabad House are also expected to focus on major issues such as defense deals, nuclear energy cooperation, and trade partnerships. The sale of additional Russian S-400s and the acquisition of Su-57s are high on the agenda.