PM Modi meets President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to enhance diplomatic relations between the two countries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kyiv today on the second and final leg of his two nation tour to Poland and Ukraine.

 The Prime Minister arrived in Kyiv from Poland by train. Members of the Indian diaspora accorded a warm welcome to the Prime Minister on his arrival in Kyiv. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the multimedia Martyrologist exposition on children at the National Museum of History of Ukraine in Kyiv. He was accompanied by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Both the leaders honoured the memory of children. Prime Minister Modi was deeply touched by the poignant exposition set up in memory of children who have lost their lives in the conflict. He expressed his sorrow at the tragic loss of young lives and as a mark of respect placed a toy in their memory. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue in Kyiv. He underscored the timeless relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s message of peace in building a harmonious society. He noted that the path shown by him offered solutions to present day global challenges.

This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine after the diplomatic relations between the two countries began in 1992. Mr Modi and Mr Zelenskyy will hold discussions on the entire gamut of bilateral relations, ranging from economic and business linkages, agriculture, infrastructure, health and education, pharmaceuticals, defense, culture, and people-to-people ties. This visit is taking place against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which will also form part of the discussions. India has consistently advocated for diplomacy and dialogue to reach a negotiated settlement. Mr Modi’s landmark visit to Ukraine will help further consolidation and expansion of bilateral ties.