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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day visit to Poland and Ukraine to build the groundwork for greater bilateral ties between the two countries.
He will arrive in Poland on Wednesday, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister in 45 years. The visit marks the 70th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
PM Modi’s departure statement ahead of his visit to Republic of Poland and Ukraine
Today, I am embarking on an Official visit to the Republic of Poland and Ukraine.
My visit to Poland comes as we mark 70 years of our diplomatic relations. Poland is a key economic partner in Central Europe. Our mutual commitment to democracy and pluralism further reinforces our relationship. I look forward to meeting my friend Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda to further advance our partnership. I will also engage with the members of the vibrant Indian community in Poland.
From Poland, I will be visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This is the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine. I look forward to the opportunity to build upon earlier conversations with President Zelenskyy on strengthening bilateral cooperation and share perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict. As a friend and partner, we hope for an early return of peace and stability in the region.
I am confident that the visit will serve as a natural continuation of extensive contacts with the two countries and help create the foundation for stronger and more vibrant relations in the years ahead.
He will also hold bilateral discussions with his Polish counterpart, Donald Tusk, and President Andrzej Duda, to further strengthen India-Poland relations.
PM Modi will also meet with members of the flourishing Indian community there.
After his visit to Poland, PM Modi will fly to war-torn Ukraine on August 23, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country since bilateral relations were established in 1992.
According to the statement, the visit will serve as a “natural continuation of extensive contacts” between the two countries, laying the groundwork for deeper bilateral ties in the future.
The Prime Minister’s activities in Kyiv will cover several facets of bilateral relations, such as politics, commerce, economics, investments, education, culture, people-to-people interactions, humanitarian aid, and more, according to a Ministry of External Affairs release.
As India continues to advocate for a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine issue through conversation and diplomacy, PM Modi met with the Ukrainian President on the sidelines of the 50th G7 Summit in Italy’s Apulia on June 14, describing the discussions as “very productive”.
During the meeting, PM Modi emphasized that India will continue to do everything in its power to support a peaceful resolution to the dispute.
Since the commencement of the Russia-Ukraine war, India has maintained a consistent position that enables it to reach out to all sides in order to resolve the crisis via diplomacy and conversation.
At the same time, New Delhi has supplied tonnes of humanitarian aid to Kyiv, including critical medications and medical supplies.
Source: IANS/PIB
