Tue Sep 24 04:00:57 UTC 2024: ## Modi and Zelenskyy Meet in New York, Expressing Commitment to Peace in Ukraine

**NEW YORK:** Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on the sidelines of the UN’s Summit of the Future in New York on Monday, expressing their shared commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.

The meeting, requested by the Ukrainian side, was described by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri as a testament to Prime Minister Modi’s deep concern about the humanitarian and global consequences of the war in Ukraine.

“The prime minister’s meeting with President Zelenskyy reflects his own commitment to finding a way forward and contributing in any way possible to a resolution of this conflict,” said Misri, highlighting Modi’s “deep concern” for the humanitarian and global impacts of the war.

Modi recalled his visit to Kyiv last month, underscoring the significance of the ongoing dialogue between India and Ukraine on various bilateral and international issues, particularly those surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Zelenskyy reportedly expressed appreciation for India’s attention to these matters and thanked Modi for his efforts in promoting peace.

The meeting, which lasted approximately 45 minutes, followed Modi’s three-day visit to the US, where he participated in the Quad Leaders’ Summit, held bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden, and addressed a major diaspora event.

While the meeting didn’t delve into India’s stance on importing Russian oil, Misri emphasized the importance of peace for sustainable development. He reiterated Modi’s consistent message about finding a peaceful path forward, noting that multiple ongoing discussions and processes are aimed at achieving a consensus and ending the war.

Although a second peace summit was mentioned during the discussion, Misri clarified that detailed conversations on this topic weren’t conducted as further work is deemed necessary before such a summit can be realistically considered.

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