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The optics of the Russia visit were not good. So, the effort by going to Ukraine is to show that India is not just taking a passive position on the conflict but wants to actively help in a settlement,
said Manoj Joshi, distinguished fellow at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi India is walking the tightrope, ... As the war continues and even becomes more intense, it brings more pressure on New Delhi and the Indian position stands out starkly, especially as the Western position on Russia hardens.”
I will also engage with the members of the vibrant Indian community in Poland,
On our part, India continues to engage with all stakeholders,
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,
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,
My visit to Poland comes as we mark 70 years of our diplomatic relations. Poland is a key economic partner in Central Europe,
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,
As a friend and partner, we hope for an early return of peace and stability in the region,
Modi said in a statement before his departure India cherishes the deep-rooted friendship with Poland. This is further cemented by a commitment to democracy and pluralism,
added the Indian Prime Minister Despite India's closeness to the US, there are undercurrents of suspicion. The Ukraine visit will also serve as damage control in terms of the optics. While it enjoys close ties with Russia, India does not want to alienate the West,
India has substantive and independent ties with both Russia and Ukraine and these partnerships stand on their own,
Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) told reporters during a media briefing on Monday Defense and economic cooperation, and the role of India in the eventual rebuilding of post-war Ukraine will also be discussed,
said former ambassador Bhatia Russia is a long-term traditional ally and Ukraine also has had very friendly relations with India. It is a difficult task to manage this, especially because Ukraine has received strong support from the West, with which India also has good relations,
Rajiv Bhatia, former Indian ambassador, and a distinguished fellow at the Gateway House think tank, told DW India will try to project itself as a peacemaker and engage in humanitarian assistance,
Amit Julka, an assistant professor of International Relations at Ashoka University, told DW It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world's largest democracy hug the world's most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day,
When innocent children are killed, the heart bleeds and that pain is very terrifying,
Modi is also likely to express gratitude towards the Ukrainian government for their help in evacuating Indian students after the war broke out,
India wants to expand, consolidate and maintain its ties with Russia,
This is an important visit that is expected to catalyze our ties in a whole range of sectors,
Mr Lal said, listing economic and business links, agriculture, infrastructure, health and education, pharmaceuticals, defence and culture