"Today, we have been talking about an even stronger commitment and about the possibilities of reviving the peace process. PM Modi and myself discussed the unique position of India in the so-called Global South," the Austrian Chancellor said.
Lauding the ties shared between Austria and India, Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Wednesday emphasised that it is a relationship of trust that began in the 1950s. He stated that it is the "concern over the development of the geopolitical situation" that united both nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, took a strong stance on the issue of Indian nationals being recruited into the Russian army and the Russian government has assured an "early discharge" of these Indians from the army service, Foreign S
While addressing a press briefing, Karine Jean-Pierre called India the US' "strategic partner" with whom they hold "full and frank dialogue", including their ties with Russia.
Calling peace "most important" for future generations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there is no solution on the battlefield and added that peace talks do not succeed amid bombs, guns and bullets.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed disappointment over the hug shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.
According to sources, the Indian side will convey to the Russians that "there is no solution on the battlefield" and that "dialogue and diplomacy is the way forward."
Speaking to ANI, Ghanshyam Tiwari said, "The parties' stand on India's foreign policy, India's dominance in the world, and the country's relations are united and in favor of the country. In the current situation, India's role must be positive and peaceful in the war between Russia and Ukr
In a significant diplomatic win for India, sources have told ANI that Russia will discharge and facilitate the return of all Indians who are reportedly working for the Russian Army.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said he clearly and strongly raised the issue of Indians stranded in the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov during a bilateral in Kazakhstan's Asthana.
In 2023, India took the helm of two significant international groupings: the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the G20. On July 4, 2023, the country hosted the 22nd Summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State in a virtual format, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.