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PM Modi will visit the Ukrainian capital on August 23 to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Updated : Aug 19, 2024, 07:55 PM IST
Days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kyiv, India on Monday said it is willing to contribute in finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine.
Modi will visit the Ukrainian capital on August 23 to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
India has always been advocating diplomacy and dialogue to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said at a media briefing.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine will form a part of discussions, he said.
India has independent ties with both Russia and Ukraine, Lal said replying to a question.
Modi will travel to Poland before visiting Ukraine.
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