New Delhi, Aug 23: Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Friday remarked that this visit is crucial, important, and sensitive, as it will enhance India's position as a mediator in the ongoing conflict and contribute to the country's emergence as a major force for ensuring world peace.
Patra noted that while there is a common perception that India is very close to Russia, this visit by PM Modi has helped to strike a balance. Further elaborating, Patra asserted that the visit to Ukraine will reinforce India's image as a nation committed to peace and tranquillity in the region.
Emphasising that war has never been a solution, Patra stated that PM Modi has advocated for mediation, conciliation, and peace as the way forward in the ongoing conflict.
Speaking to ANI about PM Modi's visit to Ukraine, BJD MP Sasmit Patra said, "The visit of PM Modi to Ukraine is extremely important, especially as he had a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin just a few days ago. Today's visit will help restore a sense of balance and further position India as a nation focused on ensuring peace and tranquillity in the region. As has been said before, war is never a solution; instead, mediation, conciliation, and peace are the paths forward. I believe this is the message PM Modi wishes to convey to Ukraine today. India has been assisting Ukraine with medicines, food, prosthetics, and various other forms of aid during this conflict, and although there has been a perception that India is very close to Russia, this visit will likely help to balance that perception."
"Additionally, PM Modi's stay in Poland over the past two days, as the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the country in 45 years, bodes well for India's international standing. India is increasingly seen as a strong nation capable of bringing about peace, non-violence, and resolution in this ongoing conflict. For these reasons, I believe this visit is crucial, important, and sensitive. It will elevate India's position as a mediator in the conflict, enabling India to continue its role as a major force for ensuring world peace," Patra added.
(ANI)
