India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar, met with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, in New Delhi to discuss the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Here are the top highlights of their meeting:
1. Focus on Conflict and Wider Ramifications: The bilateral meeting centred on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its broader implications, with both ministers engaging in open and comprehensive discussions.
2. Opportunity for Bilateral Cooperation: Jaishankar expressed anticipation for the intergovernmental commission meeting following their talks, highlighting the momentum gained in bilateral relations through recent interactions at various levels.
3. Understanding the Situation: Jaishankar emphasized the significance of Kuleba’s visit in providing India with insights into the regional situation, expressing eagerness to hear Ukraine’s perspective.
4. Comprehensive Agenda: Both sides prepared a substantial agenda for discussions, covering various initiatives related to the conflict and other global and regional issues of mutual interest.
5. Strengthening Overall Relationship: Jaishankar reaffirmed the commitment to bolstering the overall relationship between India and Ukraine, including bilateral cooperation across different sectors.
6. Boosting Bilateral Ties: Kuleba aimed to enhance bilateral ties and build on the dialogue between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for global development and security.
7. Ukraine’s Peace Formula: Kuleba sought to discuss Ukraine’s peace formula during his visit, urging India to play a larger role in ending the conflict by bringing together more nations from the Global South.
8. India’s Potential Influence: Recognizing India’s close relationship with Russia, Kuleba suggested that India could influence Russia’s behaviour, highlighting the importance of India’s role in shaping future developments.
9. Bilateral Engagement: The ministers reviewed various issues within the domain of bilateral relations, including the Inter-governmental Commission, during their engagement.
10. Partnership Discussions: Kuleba also met with Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri to explore matters related to bilateral partnership and cooperation on regional and global issues.
Kuleba’s visit follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent discussions with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin, underscoring India’s commitment to diplomacy and dialogue in resolving the conflict and contributing to peace efforts.
Written By Ikshvakuvanshi Ajeya Kaushal
