Kyiv: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in war-torn Ukraine after a 10-hour train journey from Poland on Rail Force One.
The trip was made after the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
After arrival, PM Modi was greeted at the station and then went to the Hyatt Hotel for his initial meetings.
Indian diaspora welcomed PM Modi at the hotel. Modi’s visit will feature a significant stop at the multimedia Martyrologist at the Ukraine National Museum, where he will honour the memory of the children of Ukraine, whose lives were taken by the full-scale Russian invasion.
The Ukraine Museum exhibition showcases documents and artefacts from the major military conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries, highlighting the heroic struggle of Ukrainians for their freedom, independence, and cultural identity.
Modi also scheduled to pay homage to the Gandhi statue, symbolising the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and his principles of peace and non-violence.
In 2020, on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the bronze statue of the Mahatma at AV Fomin Botanical Garden was unveiled.
Later, PM Modi will head to the Mariinskyi palace, where he will be welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They will then have a private meeting to discuss important issues. ANI reported that high-level delegation meetings will follow, where important discussions on bilateral cooperation are expected.
Earlier, During a visit to Poland, Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed their mutual commitment to work together to keep peace and follow international rules. They agreed to team up in a global group to make sure international norms are respected and to help create a stable and secure world.
The two Prime Ministers said their commitment to peace and a rules-based international order centred on the UN Charter. They emphasized that security cooperation is crucial during global conflicts and tensions.
They also decided to boost collaboration in multilateral forums to support international norms and work together to ensure global peace, stability, and security, according to a joint statement from the Ministry of External Affairs.
Both Prime Ministers also expressed their deepest concern over the war raging in Ukraine including its terrible and tragic humanitarian consequences.