'Encourage peaceful resolution': PM Modi meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to discuss situation in Ukraine

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on Friday, during the G7 summit held in the Apulia region of Italy.

PM Modi met Zelenskyy and was briefed on the different aspects of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. "Had a very productive meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. India is eager to further cement bilateral relations with Ukraine. Regarding the ongoing hostilities, reiterated that India believes in a human-centric approach and believes that the way to peace is through dialogue and diplomacy," said PM Modi on his X handle.


Meanwhile, describing the meet, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, ""The leaders reviewed bilateral relationship and exchanged views on situation in Ukraine. PM conveyed that India continues to encourage peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy," MEA spokesperson said in a post on X.


This meeting marks the second occasion where PM Modi and Zelenskyy have convened on the margins of a G7 summit, following their previous encounter in Hiroshima in May last year.

Meanwhile, in March this year, PM Modi held a telephonic conversation with the Ukraine President discussing ways to further strengthen the India-Ukraine partnership. PM had conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace and bringing an early end to the conflict.Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on Friday, during the G7 summit held in the Apulia region of Italy.

PM Modi reportedly met Zelenskyy and was briefed on the different aspects of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

This meeting marks the second occasion where Modi and Zelenskyy have convened on the margins of a G7 summit, following their previous encounter in Hiroshima in May last year.

Meanwhile, in March this year, PM Modi held a telephonic conversation with Ukraine President discussing ways to further strengthen the India-Ukraine partnership. PM had conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace and bringing an early end to the conflict.

(With inputs from agencies)