US President Joe Biden spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the phone and praised his “message of peace and continued humanitarian support” to Ukraine. Modi’s visit to Kiev on August 23 was seen by many as a diplomatic balancing act, especially since his trip to Russia the previous month had drawn criticism from the Biden administration and some Western capitals.
During his visit, Modi conveyed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine and Russia should come together to end the conflict, and asserted that India is ready to play an “active role” in achieving peace. In a post on ‘X’, Biden wrote, “I spoke with Prime Minister Modi to discuss his recent trip to Poland and Ukraine, and commended him for his message of peace and continued humanitarian support to Ukraine.”
“We also reaffirmed our commitment to working together to achieve peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific,” the US president added. This conversation was the first between the two leaders following Modi’s visits to Russia, Poland and Ukraine, and following recent events in Bangladesh.
The White House statement on the call said the leaders discussed Modi’s recent trips to Poland and Ukraine, as well as upcoming United Nations General Assembly meetings in September.
“The President commended the Prime Minister for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in decades, and for his message of peace and continued humanitarian support to Ukraine, including its energy sector,” it said.
Biden and Modi reiterated their joint support for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, in accordance with international law and the UN Charter.
“The leaders also emphasized their continued commitment to working together, including through regional groups like the Quad, to contribute to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific,” the White House said.
The White House account of the call made no mention of Bangladesh, which was referenced in a post by Prime Minister Modi on ‘X’.
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