Modi reaffirms India's support for Ukraine peace settlement during call with Zelenskiy


Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi attend a meeting during the United Nations General Assembly summit in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his support on Saturday for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine during a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Modi's office said.

Zelenskiy shared his perspective on recent developments related to Ukraine, while Modi stressed India's support for efforts aimed at the earliest restoration of peace, it said in a statement.

"The leaders also reviewed progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in all areas of mutual interest," it said.

(Reporting by Surbhi Misra in BengaluruEditing by Gareth Jones)

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