Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Ukraine marks a significant event as it will be the first visit by an Indian leader to the country in over 30 years. The visit is set for Friday and is expected to focus on enhancing cooperation between India and Ukraine across various sectors, including defense, economic relations, business, science, and technology. This visit offers a crucial opportunity for both nations to strengthen their bilateral ties and discuss broader multilateral cooperation.
The announcement of Modi’s visit comes at a sensitive time, especially in light of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s previous criticism of Modi’s visit to Moscow in July, where Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy expressed his disappointment with Modi’s engagement with Putin on the same day Russian missile strikes caused significant casualties in Ukraine. He described Modi’s actions as a “devastating blow” to peace efforts, particularly given India’s stature as the world’s largest democracy.
During his visit to Moscow, Modi did not directly address the missile strikes but acknowledged the broader context of the violence, expressing his pain over the loss of innocent lives, particularly children, in conflict zones.
Modi’s upcoming visit to Ukraine is likely to be closely watched, not only for the agreements and discussions that will take place but also for how it might influence India’s diplomatic position between Ukraine and Russia amid ongoing tensions.
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