PM Modi Speaks with President Putin, Reaffirms Call for Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine Conflict.
New Delhi:
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation on Friday with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. The discussion comes amid ongoing global focus on the conflict in Ukraine and continuing strategic cooperation between India and Russia.
During the conversation, President Putin provided Prime Minister Modi with a detailed briefing on the latest developments surrounding the situation in Ukraine. The exchange underscores the continuing importance of direct communication between the two leaders on global and regional matters of concern.
Prime Minister Modi, while thanking President Putin for his insights, reiterated India’s long-standing and consistent position advocating for a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. India has maintained its stance on supporting initiatives that contribute to de-escalation and promote lasting peace.
The two leaders also took stock of the progress in key areas of the India-Russia bilateral agenda. They expressed satisfaction with the steady strengthening of their multifaceted ties and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further deepen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
As part of the continuing high-level engagements, Prime Minister Modi extended a formal invitation to President Putin to visit India later this year for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. The summit is expected to further consolidate strategic cooperation across sectors including energy, defence, trade, and people-to-people exchanges.
The conversation reflects the ongoing importance of India-Russia relations amid a complex global geopolitical environment and highlights New Delhi’s emphasis on dialogue, peace, and strategic balance in international affairs.
