PM Modi, President Zelenskyy sign pacts on agriculture, pharma, food industry, culture
On Friday, India and Ukraine inked four agreements following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The agreements would provide for cooperation in areas of agriculture, food industry, medicine, culture, and humanitarian assistance, said Indian diplomats. “We also had discussions about the ongoing conflict. It is of topmost importance that peace be maintained. A peaceful solution to the conflict is best for humanity,” said Modi after the meeting with Zelenskyy.
“President Zelenskyy and I had very productive discussions in Kyiv today. India is eager to deepen economic linkages with Ukraine. We discussed ways to boost cooperation in agriculture, technology, pharma, and other such sectors. We also agreed to further cement cultural linkages,” said Modi.
Modi also said: that the Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) is a unique effort that will ensure medical facilities in a rapidly deployable manner. It consists of cubes that contain medicines and equipment for medical care. Today, presented BHISHM cubes to President Zelenskyy.
Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) is a unique effort which will ensure medical facilities in a rapidly deployable manner. It consists of cubes which contain medicines and equipment for medical care. Today, presented BHISHM cubes to President @ZelenskyyUa. pic.twitter.com/gw3DjBpXyA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a historic visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv under the shadow of war to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in what is being seen as a reflection of India’s concerns over the continuing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. It is the first-ever visit to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister after Ukraine became independent in 1991, and his trip comes amid Kyiv’s fresh military offensive in Russia’s western Kursk region.
On his arrival following a nearly 10-hour train journey from Poland, Modi was accorded a warm welcome by members of the Indian community at the Hyatt Hotel. Soon after, Modi visited the multimedia Martyrologist exposition on children at the National Museum of History in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy warmly hugged and shook hands with Modi at the exposition.
Modi also told Zelenskyy that India believes in a “human-centric” approach to find a solution to the conflict in Ukraine. The Prime Minister was deeply touched by the poignant exposition set up in memory of children who have lost their lives in the conflict, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Modi expressed his sorrow at the tragic loss of young lives and as a mark of respect placed a toy in their memory, it said.
Ahead of his talks with Zelenskyy, Modi also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue located in the ‘Oasis of Peace’ park in Kyiv. Modi underscored the timeless relevance of Gandhi’s message of peace in building a harmonious society and noted that the path shown by him offered solutions to present-day global challenges, the MEA said.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kyiv comes nearly six weeks after his high-profile trip to Moscow and it is seen as a balancing act as Modi’s trip to Russia triggered anguish among the Western countries.
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