Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: US President Joe Biden and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi have affirmed their support for a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war ‘in accordance with international law and on the basis of the UN charter,’ the White House said on August 26 in a statement of their phone conversation earlier in the day.
The phrase “international law and UN charter” was used in order to stress the importance of respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, which has been threatened by the Russian invasion that has been underway with fluctuating fortunes for the two sides since February 2022.
PM Modi had said earlier on August 26 in a post on X, “Spoke to @POTUS @JoeBiden on phone today. We had a detailed exchange of views on various regional and global issues, including the situation in Ukraine. I reiterated India’s full support for early return of peace and stability.” POTUS is short for President of the US and @POTUS is this official X account.
“We also discussed the situation in Bangladesh and stressed on the need for early restoration of normalcy, and ensuring the safety and security of minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh,” PM Modi wrote further.
The White House said in the statement hours later, “The Leaders affirmed their continued support for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in accordance with international law, on the basis of the UN Charter.”
President Biden also commended PM Modi ‘for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in decades, and for his message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support for Ukraine, including its energy sector.’
The White House added, “The Leaders also emphasised their continued commitment to work together, including through regional groups like the Quad, to contribute to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.”
