Unrest in any part of the world affects all countries of the global community, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday at the G-7 meeting in Hiroshima. Speaking at the ‘Working Session 9’ of the G-7 summit, Mr. Modi reiterated India’s commitment to do “everything” to bring an end to the war in Ukraine and said all countries should “respect” sovereignty and territorial integrity of the member states of the United Nations.
“It is necessary that all sides should respect the UN Charter, and international law and nation-states should respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Everyone should raise their voice against one-sided attempts to change the status quo. India has always felt that all tension and disputes should be resolved in a peaceful manner, through dialogue. If a solution is reached through dialogue then that should be respected,” said PM Modi in his remarks shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented at the G-7 summit. It is significant that PM Modi spoke about the territorial integrity of “all countries” a day after he met President Zelensky.
Speaking ahead of Mr. Modi, the Ukrainian President focused on the ongoing military activities in his country and stressed upon the G-7 members and partner countries to support Ukraine in the fight against Russia. Indicating at his discussion with Mr. Modi and other neutral countries, Mr. Zelensky said that Kyiv is trying to convince “certain leaders” about the position of Ukraine in the war with Russia. Mr. Modi in his remarks said, “Today we heard President Zelensky. I met him yesterday. I do not consider the current situation (in Ukraine) a political or economic issue. I think it is a pressing humanitarian matter and a matter concerning human values. We have maintained from the beginning that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way out of this and India will do everything that is required to resolve the current conflict.”
