New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodimier Zelansky said on Monday that he had a ‘long conversation’ with PM Modi.The Press Information Bureau (PIB) confirmed the talks between the two leaders.
In a statement, PIB said: “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with a telephone with the President of Ukraine, Mr. Volodimier Zelancesi. President Zelanski shared his views on recent events related to Ukraine.”“The Prime Minister thanked President Zalensky and confirmed India’s firm and consistent position for peaceful disposal of struggle and support for efforts to restore peace as soon as possible. The PM reiterated India’s commitment to expand all possible support in this regard. ,“The leaders also reviewed the progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.”Zelansky said on his social media platform X that he discussed bilateral cooperation in “long conversations”.“A long conversation with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. We discussed in detail all important issues about both bilateral cooperation and overall diplomatic status. I am thankful to the Prime Minister for his warm words of support for my people,” Zelancesi said.The Ukrainian President said that he informed PM Modi about the Russian invasion of his cities and villages.“I informed him about Russian attacks on our cities and villages, yesterday about the fire of bus station in Zaporizhia. Dozens of people were injured. A deliberate strike by Russian bombs on ordinary urban buildings. And this at a time when a diplomatic opportunity to end the war finally appeared. The President of Ukrainian said that rather than demonstrating its readiness to fire, Russia only shows the desire to continue occupation and murders.Apart from this, Zelansky also said that he would meet PM Modi in September.“It is important that India supports our peaceful efforts and shares the situation that” everything related to Ukraine should be fixed with Ukraine’s involvement. , Other format will not achieve results. ,“We also talked about the restrictions against Russia in detail. I noted that it is necessary to restrict the export of Russian energy resources, especially oil, to reduce its ability and ability to finish the continuity of this war.“We agreed to plan a personal meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in September and work on the exchange of trips,” Zelansky concluded.PM Modi also confirmed talks on his X account: “It is a pleasure to speak with President Zelanceci and listen to his perspectives on recent developments. I expressed India’s consistent position on the need for early and peaceful resolutions of struggle. India is committed to every possible contribution in this regard, as well as to strengthen bilingual relations with Ukrain.”
