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India and Ukraine will work together in areas like agriculture, medical, 4 agreements signed between PM Modi and Zelensky

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ukraine on Friday. He met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev. PM Modi emphasized on dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He said that India will play an active role in establishing peace. During this, four agreements (MoUs) were signed between the two countries.

Four agreements have been signed between India and Ukraine. The two countries have agreed on cooperation in the field of agriculture and food industry, cooperation in the field of medical products regulation, Indian humanitarian grant assistance for the implementation of high impact community development projects and a cultural cooperation program for 2024-2028.

Meeting of PM Modi and Zelensky

PM Modi and President Zelensky met at the Mariinsky Palace, the official residence of the President of Ukraine. After meeting Zelensky, PM Modi said, ‘The horrors of war are painful. War is devastating for children.’ The Prime Minister said that today is a historic day for India and Ukraine.

He said, ‘War does not solve the problem. Problems are solved through dialogue and diplomacy. Both sides should start talking to each other. Russia and Ukraine should talk without wasting time. India will play an active role in the efforts for peace.’ PM Modi said that India’s stand in the war was never neutral but it has always been in favor of peace.

First Indian PM to reach Ukraine

PM Modi reached Kiev on Friday morning by train directly from Poland, where he met Zelensky. On reaching Kiev, he was warmly welcomed by the people of the Indian community. Before the meeting, Prime Minister Modi offered flowers to the bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the AV Fomin Botanical Garden in Kiev. This statue was installed in 2020 on the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Let us tell you that Narendra Modi has become the first Prime Minister of India to visit Ukraine. PM Modi reached Kiev on the invitation of Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)

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