India, Hungary attempt to balance global interests in evolving situation Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conversation with his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban last Wednesday has come at a time when both India and Hungary is seen to be balancing global interests that are fast evolving since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.
Prime Minister Modi has maintained telephonic contact with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin while India abstained at the United Nations on several Russia-related resolutions. Mr Orban who is known for his anti-immigrant stance softened his position on the matter and warmly welcomed both Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian refugees and displaced persons.
Prime Minister Modi thanked Mr Orban for facilitating the passage of 6,000 Indian students from Ukraine and Mr Orban reciprocated by offering seats for the students in Hungarian colleges. However, it is understood that the conversation might have also included exchanges over some regional and global issues of mutual concerns.
