Modi speaks to Putin, advocates dialogue with NATO

February 24, 2022 22:58

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, soon after holding a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security.

President Putin briefed the prime minister about the recent developments regarding Ukraine.

The prime minister reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia and NATO can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue, the Prime Minister's Office said.

Prime Minister Modi also sensitised Russian President Putin about India's concerns regarding the safety of Indian citizens in Ukraine, especially students, and conveyed that India attaches the highest priority to their safe exit and return to India, the PMO said.

PM Modi and President Putin agreed that their officials and diplomatic teams would continue to maintain regular contacts on issues of topical interest, the PMO said.

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