PM Narendra Modi Poland Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, two days before his important visit to Kyiv, expressed his anticipation of discussing a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In his departure statement, Modi expressed India’s hope for a swift return to peace and stability in the region, emphasizing that, as a “friend and partner,” India is committed to supporting these efforts amid the Ukraine conflict.
Strengthening bilateral ties
PM Modi has left for a two-nation tour starting today (August 21 to 23). The first stoppage will be in Poland and then he will head for Ukraine. The first part of the journey will include a two-day stay in Warsaw, Poland, and will then go to Kyiv. PM Modi stated in his departure statement, ” I will be visiting Ukraine on the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This will be the first visit to Ukraine by an Indian Prime Minister”.
PM Modi’s Poland visit
On his visit to Poland, PM Modi underlined the strong economic ties between the two countries and considered Warsaw as a major economic partner in Central Europe. ”Our shared commitment to democracy and pluralism strengthens our partnership. I look forward to meeting my friend Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrej Duda to boost our relationship,” PM Modi added. An engagement with the Indian community in Poland is also in the plan.
The Prime Minister also commented on the Ukraine crisis, stating, ” As a friend and partner, we are hopeful that peace and stability will soon return in the region.” Modi also seeks to further bilateral cooperation with Ukraine and to discuss ways for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.
(With PTI inputs)