PM Modi's peace message from 'land of Gandhi, Buddha’ to Putin over Russia-Ukraine war during SCO meet
PM Modi said during his meeting with Putin that “the land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha share a single message: the path of peace”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday. The two leaders reiterated India's support for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been raging for over four years. Modi emphasized that the path to peace lies in moving away from endless war, stating, "A peaceful resolution to all issues at the earliest is the call of humanity."
He highlighted that India and Russia, the "land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha," share a common message of peace. The meeting marked their first interaction since Modi and Putin last met in December 2025, when Putin visited India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. Modi praised Putin's visit to India as "highly successful and memorable" and invited him to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in India later this year, expressing the nation's eagerness to welcome him.
During their bilateral talk, Putin reaffirmed the strengthening ties between India and Russia based on a special and privileged partnership, expressing gratitude to Modi for his efforts in fostering strong relations between the two countries.
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