Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the world understands India’s position on Ukraine-Russia conflict and knows that peace is his country’s top priority, APA reports citing Indian Express.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US, was questioned about the criticism India received in the US for not taking a more firm stance against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In reply, Modi said: “I don’t think this type of perception is widespread in the US.”
“I think India’s position is well known and well understood in the entire world. The world has full confidence that India’s top-most priority is peace,” he added.
India has steered clear of condemning its old ally Russia for the war in Ukraine, and instead has increased its trade with the country to record levels.
“Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace,” Modi told the journal. “All countries should respect international law and the sovereignty of countries.” He made it clear that “disputes should be resolved with diplomacy and dialogue, not war”.
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