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The leaders agreed to remain in touch on the evolving situation and to continue their efforts to encourage an end to the conflict
Photo Credit : PM Modi/ Twitter
As the Russian aggression in Ukraine continues to escalate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke on phone with Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban to discuss the ongoing situation.
The Ministry of External Affairs in a press statement said that the two leaders discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine and agreed on the need to ensure an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomacy and dialogue.
The Prime Minister conveyed his gratitude to Orban and to the Hungarian government for facilitating the evacuation of more than 6,000 Indian citizens through the Ukraine - Hungary border.
"Prime Minister Orban conveyed his best wishes to the Indian medical students evacuated from Ukraine and said that they could choose to continue their studies in Hungary if they wished," according to the statement.
The leaders agreed to remain in touch on the evolving situation and to continue their efforts to encourage an end to the conflict.
Amid the Ukraine crisis, in the last few days, Prime Minister Modi is holding talks with several European leaders and monitoring the situation.
Earlier, he 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.