'India not neutral', says PM Modi on Ukraine-Russia war, thanks Trump for initiative to end war
World news | Discover how PM Modi asserts India's unique position ahead of crucial talks with US President Trump, highlighting India's proactive approach to global peace efforts.
Talking to the press ahead of the much anticipated bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump, Indian PM Narendra Modi remarked that contrary to what the world thinks, "India is not neutral".
The Indian PM noted this while answering questions on India's stance on the war between Ukraine and Russia, which is nearing its three-year mark.
Thanking Trump for taking the initiative towards ending the Ukraine war, Modi stressed that it was a misconception that India was neutral about the war. "The world thinks India is neutral, but India is not neutral. India has its own stance, and India’s stance is peace," he said.
India-US to partner for Ukraine peace?
The Indian PM's statement can be seen as a precursor to a partnership between his nation and the United States. The allies may partner in pushing for peace in Ukraine.
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When asked if he sees India playing a role in his plan to broker peace in Ukraine, Trump remarked, "...We are just getting along well. We are going to get along with all countries. We are going to do very well. We are going to be doing, I think, record business, record numbers. We are going to work with India also. We have several big trade deals to announce in the very near future."
'National interest supreme'
PM Modi also praised Trump's 'Make America Great Again' slogan and said, "One thing that I deeply appreciate, and I learn from President Trump, is that he keeps the national interest supreme." Sitting alongside Trump in the White House, he drew parallels between the US president and himself and stressed, "And like him, I also keep the national interest of India at the top of everything else."
