PM Modi discusses Ukraine crisis with French President Macron, Poland’s President Duda & EC chief Michel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday discussed the crisis in Ukraine with French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Andrzej Duda and European Council President Charles Michel, and shared India’s concerns over the issue. He emphasised India’s consistent appeal for “cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue and diplomacy” during his conversation with all three leaders, according to official statements. President Macron and Prime Minister Modi shared their “concerns over continuing hostilities and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine,” according to an official statement. PM Modi stressed India’s belief that respect for international law, the UN Charter and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states “underpin the contemporary world order”. Modi welcomed the talks between Ukraine and Russia and stressed the importance of “ensuring free and uninterrupted humanitarian access and smooth movement of all people”. He briefed Macron about India’s e