World News| Prime Minister Modi to Russian President Putin: Dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to solve the war in Ukraine

New Delhi [India]Dec 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, reiterating his call for dialogue and diplomacy to be the “only thing” in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. direction of progress”.

“In the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the prime minister reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy to be the only way forward,” the prime minister’s office said in a statement.

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During the phone conversation, Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reviewed several aspects of bilateral relations, including areas such as energy cooperation, trade and investment, defense and security cooperation.

The two leaders held talks following a face-to-face meeting in Samarkand on September 16 on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.

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In a telephone conversation today, Prime Minister Modi briefed Putin on India’s current G20 presidency and highlighted its main priorities. Modi said he looked forward to the two countries working together during India’s presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, according to a statement from the prime minister’s office. The two leaders agreed to stay in touch.

When they last met in Samarkand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin appreciated the continued momentum in bilateral relations, including contacts at all levels. In his speech, Prime Minister Modi said, “Today’s era is not about war.”

“Today’s time is not war, I have spoken to you on the phone. Today we will have the opportunity to discuss how we can make progress on the path of peace. India, Russia have been together for decades,” Prime Minister Modi said.

“We talked about India-Russia bilateral relations and various issues on the phone many times. We should find solutions to food, fuel security and fertilizer issues. I would like to thank Russia and Ukraine for helping us evacuate students from Ukraine,” he added. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin has said, “I know your position on the conflict in Ukraine. I know your concerns. We want this to end as soon as possible.”

He added, “But on the other side, Ukrainian leaders claim … they refuse to engage in the negotiating process. They say they want to achieve their goals, as they say, on the battlefield and militarily. We’ll let you know Everything that happens over there.” (Arnie)

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