PM Modi tells Putin: ‘From endless wars, we should go to end of war’

On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging both nations to abandon endless conflicts and strive for lasting peace. The Ukrainian war, which has raged for years, has highlighted the urgent need to resolve disputes through peaceful means, Modi stressed. India stands in solidarity with all initiatives aimed at fostering global harmony, he added.

PM Modi engaged in comprehensive discussions with President Putin, covering the entire scope of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia. The Indian leader commended the significant strides achieved in various sectors over recent years, highlighting the friendship's potential for further growth. The prime focus areas for enhancing India-Russia ties remain undisclosed.

President Putin expressed his intention to visit India ahead of the BRICS Summit, scheduled to convene in Delhi on September 12-13. The BRICS nations, comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are expected to engage in productive dialogue during this event. PM Modi conveyed his deep satisfaction with the evolving India-Russia cooperation, encompassing traditional domains such as defence, energy, trade, and investment.