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Indian Foreign Minister Subramaniam Jaishankar said on Tuesday that his country fears the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine. For food and energy securityA negotiated settlement has been called for.
“We fear the consequences for food and energy security. India wants a return to dialogue and diplomacy“, Jaishankar announced about the Ukraine conflict during a joint press conference with Russian representative Sergey Lavrov after a meeting in Moscow.
Jaishankar recalled Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sarmarkand, Uzbekistan.
🇧🇷This is no time for wars” recalled the Indian minister, stressing that “a conflict would have consequences for the entire world”.
“The conflict in Ukraine dominated our conversations. We will continue to address this issue in the future.“, said Jaishankar.
Sergei Lavrov said Russia “highly respects” New Delhi’s position on “Ukraine and the surrounding situation”.
“We discussed the situation created by our Western colleagues trying to strengthen under the guise of Ukrainian events. Its important role in world affairs and prevent the democratization of international relations”, said the head of Russian diplomacy.
At the bilateral level, the two ministers highlighted the state of cordial relations between Moscow and New Delhi.
“Russia is a reliable partner for us, something that has been proven over time,” Jaishankar said, recalling the large delegation that accompanied him to Moscow. A testament to the high level of relations between the two countries🇧🇷
In his conversations with his Indian counterpart, Lavrov explored opportunities for cooperation in the military sector, “including the joint production of modern weapons.”
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