New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that India stands on the facet of peace within the ongoing Russia-Ukraine battle, Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
In an interview with WSJ forward of his departure for a historic State go to to the US, PM Modi stated that relating to the Ukraine battle, “Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace.”Asked about cricitism within the US of his authorities for not taking a extra forceful stance towards Russia within the battle with Ukraine, PM Modi advised the publication, “I don’t think this type of perception is widespread in the US.””I think India’s position is well known and well understood in the entire world. The world has full confidence that India’s topmost priority is peace,” he advised the Wall Street Journal in an interview that was performed on the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi.
The Prime Minister stated all international locations ought to respect worldwide regulation and the sovereignty of nations, disputes must be resolved with diplomacy and dialogue, not battle.
India has abstained from UN votes condemning the invasion.
The PM throughout his interview with WSJ stated he has spoken a number of occasions to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He stated he most not too long ago spoke to Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Japan in May.
“India will do whatever it can” and helps “all genuine efforts to bring an end to the conflict and ensure enduring peace and stability,” PM Modi stated.
According to The Wall Street Journal, India’s relationship with the US has strengthened lately partially due to financial ties. Trade between the 2 international locations reached a file USD 191 billion in 2022, making the US India’s largest buying and selling companion. The US is India’s third-biggest supply of international direct funding and one of many prime 5 locations for funding from India.
India has on the identical time, maintained shut ties with Russia, which nonetheless supplies about 50 per cent of the nation’s army provides, together with arms, ammunition, tanks, jet fighters and S-400 air defence techniques, in accordance with WSJ.
PM Modi in the course of the interview additionally stated that “there is an unprecedented trust” between the leaders of the US and India. He hailed rising defence cooperation between the 2 international locations as “an important pillar of our partnership,” which he stated extends to commerce, know-how and vitality.
In the US, PM Modi will handle the joint session of the US Congress, meet with enterprise leaders and Indian expats, and be part of President Joe Biden for a state dinner on the White House. (ANI)