India G20 Presidency: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished him a successful G20 Presidency and hoped for India's participation in implementing his 'peace formula'. Zelenskyy also thanked New Delhi for its humanitarian aid and support in the United Nations.
The Ukrainian President in a tweet said that it was on this (G20) platform he had announced the peace formula and now he is counting on India's participation in its implementation.
"I had a phone call with PM Modi and wished a successful G20 presidency. It was on this platform that I announced the peace formula and now I count on India's participation in its implementation. I also thanked for humanitarian aid and support in the UN," the Ukrainian President tweeted.
During the phone call, PM Modi explained the main priorities of India's G20 Presidency, including giving a voice to the concerns of developing nations on issues like food and energy security.
The two leaders discussed opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation. The Prime Minister requested Ukraine authorities to facilitate arrangements for the continued education of Indian students who had to return from Ukraine earlier this year.
The leaders also exchanged views about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi strongly reiterated his call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, and said that both sides should revert to dialogue and diplomacy to find a lasting solution to their differences.
The Prime Minister conveyed India's support for any peace efforts, and assured India's commitment to continue providing humanitarian assistance for affected civilian population.
Since the Ukraine conflict began in February, Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as Zelenskyy a number of times.
In a phone conversation with Zelenskyy on October 4, Modi said there can be "no military solution" and that India is ready to contribute to any peace efforts.
India is yet to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has been maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.
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