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Kyiv, August 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Mariinskyi Palace on Friday for bilateral discussions.
Upon his arrival at the Palace, Prime Minister Modi shared a warm embrace with President Zelenskyy and greeted various Ukrainian delegates with handshakes. He was joined by Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and other key officials.
The two leaders conducted a private meeting to address crucial matters. This was followed by high-level delegation discussions, focusing on key aspects of bilateral cooperation. Additionally, documents were exchanged to formalize agreements and collaborations between the two countries.
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President @ZelenskyyUa and I had very productive discussions in Kyiv today. India is eager to deepen economic linkages with Ukraine. We discussed ways to boost cooperation in agriculture, technology, pharma and other such sectors. We also agreed to further cement cultural… pic.twitter.com/EOrRyHeNX7
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024
Earlier, when PM Modi arrived at the Hyatt Hotel in Kyiv, he was greeted with enthusiastic applause from the Indian community. Numerous students had gathered, excitedly waiting for a chance to see the Prime Minister.
Later, he and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a multimedia Martyrologist exposition at the National Museum of History of Ukraine in Kyiv, dedicated to children who have perished in the conflict. Moved by the tribute, the Prime Minister expressed his sorrow and placed a toy in their memory, according to a Ministry of External Affairs press release.
President @ZelenskyyUa and I paid homage at the Martyrologist Exposition in Kyiv.
Conflict is particularly devastating for young children. My heart goes out to the families of children who lost their lives, and I pray that they find the strength to endure their grief. pic.twitter.com/VQH1tun5ok
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024
PM Modi paid respects to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue in Kyiv, emphasizing the continued significance of Gandhi’s message of peace in creating a harmonious society.
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Paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Kyiv. The ideals of Bapu are universal and give hope to millions. May we all follow the path he showed to humanity. pic.twitter.com/vdqiUQcjJV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024
