External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a phone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Friday, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations between India and Ukraine. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar described the discussion as productive, emphasizing the commitment to further develop the relationship between the two nations. He shared the details of the conversation on X, stating, “A good conversation with FM @DmytroKuleba of Ukraine this afternoon. Spoke about further developing our bilateral relationship.”
Dmytro Kuleba also took to X to reflect on their talks and build upon his previous visit to New Delhi earlier this year. He noted, “Building on my visit to New Delhi earlier this year and the meeting between President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Modi in Italy, I spoke with my Indian counterpart @DrSJaishankar about the further development of Ukrainian-Indian bilateral relations.”
In March, Dmytro Kuleba’s official visit to India included discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on regional and global issues, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The visit aimed to explore avenues for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and strengthen bilateral ties. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 Summit in Italy. During this meeting, Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the hostilities in Ukraine and expressed readiness to support diplomatic efforts.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted that during the G7 Summit meeting, PM Modi reiterated India’s stance on promoting dialogue and diplomacy to address the ongoing conflict. Both leaders agreed to maintain communication and continue their efforts to foster a peaceful resolution.
The recent phone call between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Dmytro Kuleba underscores the ongoing diplomatic efforts between India and Ukraine, with both countries seeking to bolster their bilateral relations and work towards resolving global challenges through collaboration.
