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Modi confirmed in a statement that he is heading to Warsaw and will visit Ukraine at the invitation of Zelensky

2024-08-21

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[Global Times Report] Indian Prime Minister Modi posted on social media on the 21st that he was on his way to Warsaw, Poland, and would visit Ukraine.

"Heading to Warsaw. This visit to Poland comes at a special time - we are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries. India cherishes its deep friendship with Poland." Modi wrote that he will hold talks with Polish President Duda and Prime Minister Tusk.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Warsaw, Poland on the 21st. The picture shows Modi waving before boarding the plane. The picture is from the live broadcast of Modi's YouTube account

In addition, Modi also posted: "I will visit Ukraine at the invitation of President Zelensky. This visit will be an opportunity to explore in depth the content of previous exchanges and deepen the friendship between India and Ukraine. We will also exchange views on the peaceful resolution of the current conflict in Ukraine. As friends and partners, we hope that peace and stability will be restored in the region as soon as possible."

According to previous reports by AFP, Reuters and other media, the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on the 19th that Indian Prime Minister Modi will visit Ukraine. Reuters said this will be Modi's first visit to Ukraine since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.