US President Joe Biden spoke by phone with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Biden praised his “historic” visits to Poland and Ukraine. “President Biden praised Prime Minister … for his message of peace and continued humanitarian support for Ukraine, including its energy sector,” the White House said.
“President Biden praised the Prime Minister for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine – the first by an Indian Prime Minister to those countries in decades – as well as for his message of peace and continued humanitarian support for Ukraine, including its energy sector. The leaders reaffirmed their continued support for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in accordance with international law, based on the UN Charter,” the White House said.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Washington welcomes efforts by any country that wants to help bring about peace and that wants to do so by listening to Kyiv's perspective and supporting President Zelensky's formula for a just peace. “I don't want to be responsible for Indiawhether they sign it or not, he said.
US President Joe BidenYURI GRIPAS/PAP/EPA
Indian Prime Minister in KievPAP/EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO
Indian Prime Minister in Ukraine
During a visit to Ukraine – the first since the full-scale Russian invasion – Modi told President Zelensky that his country wanted to contribute to ending the war.
– I want to tell you and the whole world that this is our conviction and our commitment, and we say it very loudly and clearly – that we support respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity (of Ukraine – ed.). This is of great importance to us – added the head of the Indian government.
An Indian government statement issued after the meeting said Modi gave an account of his visit to Ukraine and “reiterated India's full support for an early return to peace and stability.”
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