New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant diplomatic tour this month, marking a historical milestone in India’s foreign relations. From August 21-22, PM Modi will visit Poland, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so in 45 years. Following this, on August 23, he will make a landmark visit to Ukraine – the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 30 years since India established diplomatic ties with the country.
In Poland, PM Modi is expected to engage with the Indian community and local business leaders. His visit will also include stops at monuments linked to the historical ties between Poland and Indian cities such as Jamnagar and Kolhapur. This visit underlines India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Poland, a key partner in Central Europe.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasised that India has consistently advocated for diplomacy and dialogue as the means to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine follows closely after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow last month. India’s balanced stance on the Russia-Ukraine war has attracted global attention, with the West urging India to adopt a more critical position on Russia’s actions.
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office issued an official statement regarding Modi’s upcoming visit, describing it as a significant moment in the history of India-Ukraine relations. During his stay, PM Modi is expected to hold high-level talks with President Zelensky, focusing on bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Several agreements between the two nations are also anticipated.
This visit gains additional importance against the backdrop of India’s nuanced position during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where it refrained from condemning Russia outright. As Modi’s visit to Moscow coincided with the NATO summit in July, the spotlight remains on India’s diplomatic balancing act between major global powers.
With Modi’s planned visit, there is cautious optimism that India could play a key role in mediating for peace in the region. The international community will be closely watching how these engagements shape the dynamics of India’s foreign policy amid rising global tensions.
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