Zelensky hails Modi I-Day greetings, India’s role for ‘lasting peace’ in Ukraine
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday expressed gratitude to India Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his warm wishes on the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day, and called on India to play a greater role in fostering peace and diplomacy amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Zelensky wrote on social media X: “Thank you, Prime Minister @narendramodi, for the warm greetings on Ukraine’s Independence Day. We appreciate India’s dedication to peace and dialogue. Now, as the entire world strives to end this horrible war with dignity and lasting peace, we count on India’s contribution. Every decision that strengthens diplomacy leads to better security not only in Europe, but also in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.”
He also posted a letter he received from PM Modi in which the Indian Prime Minister thanked him for his kind message on the occasion of India’s Independence Day.
Modi said in his letter addressed to Zelensky “I thank you for your thoughtful message and kind wishes on the occasion of Independence Day of India.”
He reciprocated the greetings, extend best wishes to the people of Ukraine on their national day, observed annually on August 24.
Modi wrote “I also take this opportunity to extend my greetings to you and the people of Ukraine on the occasion of your Independence Day. I warmly recall my visit to Kyiv in August last year, and note the progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral relations since then. I look forward to working with you to further strengthen our mutually beneficial cooperation”.
He reaffirmed India’s long-standing position on global conflicts, Modi emphasized New Delhi’s consistent support for peace.
“India has always stood on the side of peace. India remains committed to extending all possible support for sincere efforts seeking an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy,” the letter stated.
