At SCO Summit, PM Modi Tells Putin War 'Sets Humanity Back'
PM Modi and President Putin met at the SCO summit in Bishkek, where Modi urged an end to hostilities in Ukraine, saying every day of war harms humanity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The meeting came at a time when India is navigating its deep strategic partnership with Moscow alongside its consistent advocacy for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
During the discussions, PM Modi conveyed to President Putin that "every day of war sets humanity back" and called for an end to the ongoing hostilities. The remarks underscore India's position that the conflict should be resolved through peaceful means rather than continued military engagement.
The bilateral interaction on the margins of the multilateral summit reflects the continuing high-level engagement between the two countries despite the geopolitical tensions stemming from the Ukraine war. India has repeatedly stressed the importance of respecting territorial integrity and sovereignty while also maintaining its historical ties with Russia.
The SCO platform provided an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual concern. The meeting in Bishkek marks another instance of direct communication between New Delhi and Moscow since the outbreak of the conflict, as India continues to walk a careful diplomatic line between Western pressure and its longstanding relationship with Russia.