Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discussed the war in Ukraine with Austria, an ally of Kyiv that has a policy of military neutrality. He emphasized the need for diplomacy a day after he met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi , left, is welcomed with military honours by Austria ’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Vienna Austria , Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Modi’s visit to Austria is the first by an Indian prime minister in 41 years. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi , left, and Austria ’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer walk together in Vienna Austria , Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Modi’s visit to Austria is the first by an Indian prime minister in 41 years.
Modi met Chancellor Karl Nehammer on what he said was the first visit to Austria by an Indian prime minister in 41 years. Nehammer told reporters it was important to understand India’s position on Ukraine and convey Europe’s concerns. He said it was an “important and significant signal” that India took part in aModi’s visit to Moscow, a longtime partner for New Delhi, was his first since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
While in Moscow, Modi reiterated India’s neutral stance on the invasion. He also alluded to an attack on Monday when Russian missiles“Be it war, a struggle or a terrorist attack, every person who believes in humanity, when there is loss of life, he is pained,” Modi said Tuesday. “When innocent children are killed, when we see innocent children dying, then the heart pains. And that pain is very horrible.
“India and Austria both lay emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy for the rapid restoration of peace and stability,” he said. “Both of us are ready to provide all possible support to achieve this.”
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