Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek, with the two leaders sharing a warm hug. Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, Modi reiterated India’s call for dialogue, diplomacy and peace, stressing the need to end the conflict and restore global stability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday, August 31.
Modi-Putin Meeting Amid Global Tensions
Modi and Putin held bilateral talks as India and Russia discussed their longstanding strategic partnership, including energy, defence, trade and fertiliser supplies, besides major global developments.
The Ukraine war remained an important part of the discussions, with Modi reiterating India’s position that the conflict can only be resolved through dialogue, diplomacy and constructive engagement.
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