India will support any feasible, mutually acceptable solution: Ministry of External Affairs on Russia-Ukraine conflict
The Hindu
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal discusses India's stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict, stranded Indians, and bilateral ties in media briefing.
India on Friday (August 30, 2024) said the recent high-level visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kyiv will pave the way for "stronger bilateral ties" apart from facilitating more forward-looking discussions on the possibility of a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
During his weekly media briefing here, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in response to a query, said, "As friends and partners, we will support any feasible and mutually acceptable solution or format that could restore peace".
Asked about Indians stuck in the Russian army, he said, as of today, "15 Indians who have been released, returned to India. There are others, who are awaiting discharge".
"Our mission, our embassy is in touch with the Russian authorities, both on the foreign office side and the defence side, and we hope that those who want to return to India will be released soon," he said.
He also responded to multiple queries on Mr. Modi's recent visit to Ukraine and the statement issued by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on it.
"Our view is that the Ukranian side has their perspective on various issues and matters, and they are sharing them with the media," Mr. Jaiswal said.
"As far as we are concerned, we will be guided by the bilateral discussion that we had with them, including the high-level visit that just concluded, which we believe will pave the way for stronger bilateral ties apart from facilitating more forward-looking discussions on the possibility of peaceful resolution of the conflict," he added.
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