There was likewise a conversation on what can be efficient methods of taking these conversations ahead, stated EAM Jaishankar on Modi-Zelenskyy talks.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated India’s readiness to add in all feasible methods to help with a very early go back to tranquility, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated while instruction the media on PM Modi- Vladimir Zelenskyy talks.
The talks focused on somewhat armed forces circumstance and possible paths to tranquility, Jaishankar stated, including that PM Modi and the Ukrainian President stated their preparedness to additional teamwork in supporting concepts of global regulation, consisting of the UN Charter such as regard for territorial honesty and sovereignty of states.
Addressing an interview in Kyiv, he stated “Both the leaders spoke about the Summit on Peace in Ukraine. The last meeting was in June of 2024. In addition to that, there are references in the joint statement to our bilateral cooperation in trade, commerce, and education,”
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Elaborating on the discussions that took place between the two leaders, Jaishankar said, “In the discussion, a significant part of it was devoted to our bilateral relations. There was a discussion about trade, economic issues, defence, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, education. There were a whole lot of issues.
“The EAM also informed about an Intergovernmental Commission and said, “The leaders also tasked the Intergovernmental Commission, of which Minister Kuleba and I are the co-chairs, to specifically focus on rebuilding our trade and economic relations, which had gone down in recent times. And we certainly look forward to having an early meeting of that body, definitely by the end of this year.”
Jaishankar likewise mentioned the altruistic help given by India to Ukraine and stated, “In the past, we have been providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and I think, 17 consignments have been delivered so far to Ukraine largely in the medical side. India handed over Bhishm Cube of Medical assistance to Ukraine. They contain medical support equipment which are very effective, compact, and deployable in many ways. These cubes, with a total weight of 22 tons were handed today.”