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Modi Dials Dutch PM Mark Rutte; Discusses Russia-Ukraine Conflict

"The Prime Minister welcomed the ongoing talks between Russia and Ukraine, and hoped for an early resolution," PMO said

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands on Tuesday, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). 

As per the statement from PMO, the two leaders discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine and shared their concerns over the continuing humanitarian situation in Ukraine. 

Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.

"The Prime Minister welcomed the ongoing talks between Russia and Ukraine, and hoped for an early resolution," PMO said. 

Modi informed Rutte about the progress in the evacuation of Indian citizens from conflict areas, and India’s assistance in the form of urgent relief supplies, including medicines for the affected populations.

The Prime Minister recalled his Virtual Summit with Prime Minister Rutte in April 2021 and expressed his desire to receive Prime Minister Rutte in India at an early date.


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