Modi meets UK PM Sunak, Ukraine’s Zelensky in Italy during G7 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the 50th G7 Summit in Italy’s Apulia, held crucial meetings with world leaders including British PM Rishi Sunak and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky today.

In his meeting with the British PM, Modi reiterated his commitment to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UK during the third term of the NDA government.

The PMO said that both leaders also talked about enhancing industrial cooperation in the defence sector, boosting trade and commerce, and more.

“The leaders discussed the implementation of the Roadmap 2030 and expressed happiness on progress in all areas of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership including regular high level political consultations, defence and security, trade and economic collaboration, critical and high technology sectors and people-to-people ties,” stated the PMO.

Prime Minister Modi also extended his best wishes to the people of the UK as they prepare for general elections next month.

Modi meets Zelensky

PM Modi, alongside, said that he held a “very productive” meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky as New Delhi continues to encourage a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.

During the meeting, PM Modi reiterated that India would continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful solution to the conflict.

“Had a very productive meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. India is eager to further cement bilateral relations with Ukraine. Regarding the ongoing hostilities, reiterated that India believes in a human-centric approach and believes that the way to peace is through dialogue and diplomacy,” PM Modi posted on X after meeting Zelensky.

The External Affairs Ministry added that the two leaders reviewed bilateral relationships and exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine.

Zelensky's office said the leaders discussed the development of bilateral relations and the “possibility of sharing experience” in the use of new technologies in agriculture.

The MEA has confirmed that India will be participating in the Peace Summit.

“India will be participating in the Peace Summit at an appropriate level. That consideration is currently going on in the system and as and when we have a decision on the representative from India who will be participating, we will be happy to share,” said foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra on June 12.

(Compiled from syndicated feed)