‘No conflict can be resolved on battlefield’: In Poland, PM Modi vows cooperation to ensure peace in Ukraine

“The loss of lives of innocent people in any crisis has become the biggest challenge for the entire humanity. We support dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace and stability. For this, India, along with its friendly countries, is ready to provide all possible support,” Modi said.

“I am very pleased that the Prime Minister confirmed the readiness of his personal commitment to a peaceful, just, quick end to the war. We are both convinced that India can play a very serious role here, and a positive role,” Tusk said.

Modi arrived in Warsaw on Wednesday, in the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Poland in 45 years. Talks between the leaders saw the elevation of India-Poland ties to the level of strategic partnership. “This year we are celebrating the 70th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. On this occasion, we have decided to transform the relationship into a strategic partnership,” Modi said.

Modi thanked Tusk for Poland’s assistance in facilitating the evacuation of Indian students from war-torn Ukraine in 2022. He also reiterated the need for a reform in the United Nations and other international institutions in the face of global challenges. “Terrorism is a big challenge for us. More such cooperation is necessary between countries like India and Poland which believe in humanity,” he said.

“Similarly, climate change is a matter of shared priority for us. We both will work for a green future by combining our capabilities,” he said.

Modi also talked about Poland’s expertise in the field of food processing. “We want Polish companies to join the Mega Food Parks being built in India. Rapid urbanisation in India is opening up new opportunities for our cooperation in areas such as water treatment, solid waste management, urban infrastructure,” he said.

“Clean coal technology, green hydrogen, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence are also our common priorities. We invite Polish companies to join Make in India and Make for the world,” he said.

The next leg of Modi’s journey will see him travelling to Kyiv on boarding a train that will take 10 hours. He will spend around seven hours in the Ukrainian capital at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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