Russia-Ukraine War: The US welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s position on the Ukraine conflict, which calls for an end to all forms of violence and a return to the path of diplomacy, on Friday.
“We would take PM Modi at his words and welcome those comments when they took place. Other countries will make their own decision on engagement with Russia. We continue to coordinate with allies to mitigate impacts of war,” During a press conference on Thursday, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said.
Patel made the comments in response to a question about India’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Prime Minister Modi’s call to end the war.
“Today’s era isn’t of war,” PM Modi
Earlier in September, on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Samarkand, PM Modi had told Russian President Vladimir Putin that “today’s era isn’t of war”. He also emphasised the importance of addressing the issues of food, fuel security, and fertilisers.
When asked about India’s role in putting an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a State Department spokesperson stated, “Any country that’s interested in engaging in peace and interested in ending this (Russia-Ukraine) war must do so in close partnership with Ukrainian partners.”
Notably, the State Department’s remarks came just hours after Prime Minister Modi spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
Statement from PMO India
Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement, “Following up on their meeting in Samarkand on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, the two leaders reviewed several aspects of the bilateral relationship, including energy cooperation, trade and investments, defence and security cooperation, and other key areas.”
Prime Minister Modi reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy as the only way forward in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
“Prime Minister briefed President Putin on India’s ongoing Presidency of the G-20, highlighting its key priorities. He also looked forward to both countries working together during India’s Chairship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation,” according to the PMO.
The leaders agreed to keep in touch on a regular basis.
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