India: Ukraine on agenda as Indian PM Modi heads to Europe

NEW DELHI, 03 May 2022, (TON): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi headed to Europe with New Delhi's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine set to be a key talking point in meetings with regional leaders.

India, which imports much of its military hardware from Russia, has long walked a diplomatic tightrope between the West and Moscow, and has called only for an immediate end to hostilities.

Modi said in a statement “my visit to Europe comes at a time when the region faces many challenges and choices."

The statement added “premier intended to “strengthen the spirit of cooperation with European partners who are important companions in India's quest for peace and prosperity.”

Modi was due to hold talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin before heading to Copenhagen to join the prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway at a two-day India-Nordic Summit from May 3.

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