G7 Summit: India calls for immediate cessation of hostilities to settle Ukraine crisis, says Foreign Secretary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in Germany on June 26-27, held meetings with world leaders as well as interacted with the Indian diaspora.

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Updated Jun 28, 2022, 10:06 IST

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra

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New Delhi: India's position on the Russia-Ukraine crisis was made clear by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called for an immediate cessation of hostilities as well as discussion and diplomacy to settle the conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed on Tuesday.

While addressing a press conference on the G7 Summit, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said, "On Russia-Ukraine, PM Modi made India's position clear including an immediate end to hostilities, dialogue, and diplomacy to resolve the situation."

"The Prime Minister also put forward knockdown effect of the conflict on food security crisis, especially on vulnerable countries,” he added.

Prime Minister Modi attended the G7 Summit in Germany on June 26-27, held meetings with world leaders as well as interacted with the Indian diaspora.

"PM's presence at the G7 summit showed that India's presence is valued by all and that India is looked upon as solution providers by all...You would have seen the body language and camaraderie of leaders...with our Prime Minister," said Kwatra.

India is among the five partner countries invited to attend the G7 Summit. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz today welcomed the Prime Minister at Schloss Elmau, ahead of the G7 Summit.

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