Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to several European leaders on the Ukraine crisis and expressed his anguish over the deteriorating situation and humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country, while reiterating India’s appeal to end hostilities and return to talks, the PMO said. said . Amid the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, Modi spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Andrzej Duda and European Council President Charles Michel as Russian forces make deep inroads into the country. An Indian student also lost his life in the shelling during the Russian offensive.
Modi and Macron shared their concerns over the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine and the deteriorating humanitarian situation. Modi welcomed the talks between Ukraine and Russia, and stressed the importance of ensuring free and unhindered humanitarian access and smooth movement of all peoples.
In his remarks, the Prime Minister reiterated India’s persistent appeal for an end to hostilities and a return to dialogue and diplomacy. The PMO said they emphasized India’s belief that respect for international law, the United Nations Charter and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries is the cornerstone of the contemporary world order. Modi also briefed Macron about India’s efforts to evacuate its citizens from conflict zones and send immediate relief materials, including medicines, to the affected population.
In his conversation with Duda, Modi thanked Poland for its assistance in evacuating Indian nationals from Ukraine and for the special gesture of reducing the visa requirement for Indian nationals coming into the country from Ukraine. The PMO said that they expressed their special appreciation for the warm welcome and convenience extended to Indian citizens by Polish citizens at this difficult time.
Referring to the traditional friendly relations between the two countries, Modi recalled the aid extended by Poland in the wake of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. He also recalled the exemplary role played by the Maharaja of Jamnagar in rescuing several Polish families and young orphans. World War II, the PMO said.
Modi also told Duda that Union Minister VK Singh would be posted in Poland as his special envoy to oversee the efforts to evacuate Indian nationals. “The Prime Minister reiterated India’s persistent appeal for an end to hostilities and a return to talks. He emphasized the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations,” the PMO said.
In a conversation with the President of the European Council, Modi expressed grief over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis. He reiterated India’s appeal for an end to hostilities and a return to talks. “The Prime Minister stressed that the contemporary global order is based on international law, the United Nations Charter and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states. He welcomed the dialogue between the two sides and called for free and unhindered humanitarian access and access for all peoples and nations.” Emphasizing on the importance of ensuring smooth movement, Modi also spoke about the efforts being made by India to send immediate relief supplies, including medicines, to the affected areas.
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