Narendra Modi Ukraine visit Highlights: PM interacts with Ukrainian students studying Hindi language

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Delhi: Former Indian Ambassador to Ukraine, Vidya Bhushan Soni, commented on PM Modi's visit to Ukraine, saying, "The four agreements between India and Ukraine carry significant symbolism... In my view, the most crucial aspect is reconstruction. Ukraine's reconstruction is urgently needed... It's going to require billions upon billions of dollars. Currently, the Western world is investing trillions, but when it comes to rebuilding, their generosity may wane. At that point, India's assistance will be more valuable—not necessarily in terms of financial aid, but through its contributions on the ground... Right now, the West is providing support not for the country's development, but to fuel the war effort. However, once the fighting ceases or negotiations begin, their financial contributions will likely decrease significantly, as they will prioritize their own development... The timing of this visit is spot on... The body language is very positive, reassuring both the President of Ukraine and its people that they won’t be left alone..."

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Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri) Cubes to the Ukrainian government during his visit to the war-torn country. During the visit, he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Modi arrived in Kyiv in the morning on a special train from Poland and was welcomed by Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister.

According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, Modi handed over four BHISHM Cubes to the Ukrainian government. President Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for the humanitarian assistance, noting that the Cubes would help speed up the treatment of the injured and save lives. Dig deeper

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Addressing PM Modi's hug to President Putin in Moscow, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said, “In our part of the world, when people meet people, they are given to embracing each other. It may not be part of your culture, it is part of our culture.”

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: The India-Ukraine Joint Statement has been released regarding the visit of the Prime Minister of India to Ukraine, which said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a visit to Ukraine on 23 August 2024, at the invitation of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Prime Minister Modi and President Zelenskyy reiterated their readiness for further cooperation in upholding principles of international law, including the UN Charter, such as respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. They agreed on the desirability of closer bilateral dialogue in this regard.”

“The Indian side reiterated its principled position and focus on peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy, as a part of which, India has attended the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, in June 2024,” the statement further said.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Union minister for external affairs S Jaishankar on Friday said that Prime Minister Modi and President Zelenskyy had a detailed and open discussion. Ukraine wanted India’s continued involvement in the global peace summit, he added.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Union minister for external affairs S Jaishankar on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his discussion with President Zelenskyy, reiterated India's willingness to contribute in all possible ways to facilitate an early return of peace.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that PM Modi arrived in Kyiv and concluded his official engagements. He described the visit as a landmark event, saying that it was the first time an Indian Prime Minister had visited Ukraine since diplomatic relations were established in 1992.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: India and Ukraine have signed four agreements covering agriculture, medicine, culture, and humanitarian aid following discussions between PM Narendra Modi and President Zelenskyy.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Randhir Jaiswal, ministry of external affairs spokesperson said in a post on X, “PM underscored the relevance of Mahatma’s eternal message of peace in building a harmonious society and finding solutions to present-day global challenges.”

Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's statue in ‘Oasis of Peace’ park in Kyiv. “Paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Kyiv. The ideals of Bapu are universal and give hope to millions. May we all follow the path he showed to humanity,” PM Modi wrote on X.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: President Zelenskyy on Friday said that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured children lost to Russian aggression. “Today in Kyiv, Prime Minister @NarendraModi and I honored the memory of the children whose lives were taken by Russian aggression. Children in every country deserve to live in safety. We must make this possible,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv on Friday, six weeks after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, making this his first visit to Ukraine.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in Ukraine's Kyiv.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honour the memory of children at the Martyrologist Exposition in Kyiv on Friday.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Prime Minister PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Indian diaspora. “Reached Kyiv earlier this morning. The Indian community accorded a very warm welcome,” PM Modi wrote on X.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Prime Minister Modi will engage in both individual and delegation-level discussions with Zelenskyy, concentrating on negotiating a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Prime Minister reached Kyiv from Poland aboard a ‘Rail Force One’ train, completing the second and final leg of his two-nation journey in approximately 10 hours.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ukraine on Friday for a historic visit amid the ongoing conflict. During his trip, he will discuss strategies for a peaceful resolution with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Modi's visit is at the invitation of Zelenskyy.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Ukrainian professor Katrina Dovbnya expressed that she believes Prime Minister Modi's visit is very important, especially in the current context. She hopes that Modi will assist Ukraine in achieving peace.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Indian nationals living in Kyiv expressed hopes and expectations from Prime Minister Modi, saying their pleasure at his visit and their anticipation for a possible truce or peace formula. They expressed hope that Modi would bring a message to help end the conflict.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Modi’s stop in Ukraine is expected to last about seven hours and involve a 10-hour train journey in tight security conditions.

However, the Indian side gave virtually no details of Modi’s programme in Ukraine, citing security protocols associated with travelling to an active war zone.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Modi, on Wednesday, confirmed his visit to Ukraine, saying that it will be an “opportunity to deepen the India-Ukraine friendship”.

“We will also share perspectives on the peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict. As a friend and partner, we hope for an early return of peace and stability in the region,” Modi wrote on X.

Narendra Modi Ukraine visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine on Friday, his first visit to the country since the start of the war with Russia in 2022.