India Can Play Big Role In Establishing Peace: Zelensky
- By Thetripurapost Desk, New Delhi
- Aug 23, 2024
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ukraine on Friday. After meeting PM Modi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while talking to Aaj Tak said, 'We want India to come to our side to end the war, and not take any balancing step.'
He said, 'If India does not buy Russian oil, this will end the Russian war.'
Zelensky called PM Modi's visit historic. He said that he wants to come to India soon. He wants to reach out to the people of India and PM Modi.
The Ukrainian President said, 'If India does not buy oil from Russia, it will end the Russian war.'
Volodymyr Zelensky said, 'We want to strengthen relations with India. We want India to come to our side to end the war, and not take any balancing act.' He said that India has to play a big role. India is a very important country in the world and it can play a big role in establishing peace.
Zelensky said, 'Yes (I plan to visit India) because when you start a strategic partnership and start a dialogue, I think you don't need to waste time, that's why I think it would be good to meet again. I would be happy if we meet in India. I have read a lot about your big and great country. It is very interesting.'
He said, 'Unfortunately, I did not have time to see your country during the war. But I think it is important to meet your people in any way. I believe that understanding the country means understanding the people as well. I don't think I will have enough time but still, it will be good to visit your country.'
PM Modi and President Zelensky met on Friday at the Mariinsky Palace, the official residence of the President of Ukraine. After meeting Zelensky, PM Modi said, 'The horrors of war are painful. War is devastating for children.' The Prime Minister said that today is a historic day for India and Ukraine.
He said, 'War does not solve the problem. Problems are solved through dialogue and diplomacy. Both sides should start talking to each other. Russia and Ukraine should talk without wasting time. India will play an active role in the efforts for peace.' PM Modi said that India's stand in the war was never neutral but it has always been in favor of peace