"Yesterday we had the wonderful opportunity to spend four or five hours at your residence. We discussed all issues in a homely atmosphere and I am very glad that on the issue of Ukraine we exchanged opinions in an open manner and respected each other's opinions and we speak calmly," Prime Minister Modi said during his opening remarks during the bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
While highlighting the friendship between India and Russia, his personal camaraderie with the Russian leader, his several visits to Russia and the 22 summits between the two countries in the last 25 years, he said the entire world is watching with great interest his current visit to Moscow. .
"As your friend, I always tell you that peace is necessary for the bright future of our future generations. That is why we believe that war is not a solution. There can be no solution through war. Bombs, missiles and rifles cannot guarantee peace. "That is why we emphasize dialogue, and dialogue is necessary," Prime Minister Modi stressed.
He added that during his informal talks with Putin on Monday at his residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, some "very interesting ideas and completely new points of view" emerged.
"I am very happy that yesterday we had such an informal conversation and you expressed your opinion very openly, without any color... Take war, any conflict or terrorist acts as an example: anyone who believes in humanity feels pain "When people die, and especially when innocent children die, when we feel so much pain, the heart just explodes, and yesterday I had the opportunity to talk to you about these issues," mentioned Prime Minister Modi.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated New Delhi's stance that a solution can never be reached at the cost of human lives and that escalation of hostilities and violence is in no one's interest.
"Yesterday we also agreed to establish peace as soon as possible and we are ready to help in any way in this regard. I have heard your position, your opinions and positive thoughts. And I can assure you that India has always been on the side of peace. When I listened to you I felt optimistic and there was hope for the future, so I want to thank you for that," he said.
While highlighting the friendship between India and Russia, his personal camaraderie with the Russian leader, his several visits to Russia and the 22 summits between the two countries in the last 25 years, he said the entire world is watching with great interest his current visit to Moscow. .
"As your friend, I always tell you that peace is necessary for the bright future of our future generations. That is why we believe that war is not a solution. There can be no solution through war. Bombs, missiles and rifles cannot guarantee peace. "That is why we emphasize dialogue, and dialogue is necessary," Prime Minister Modi stressed.
He added that during his informal talks with Putin on Monday at his residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, some "very interesting ideas and completely new points of view" emerged.
"I am very happy that yesterday we had such an informal conversation and you expressed your opinion very openly, without any color... Take war, any conflict or terrorist acts as an example: anyone who believes in humanity feels pain "When people die, and especially when innocent children die, when we feel so much pain, the heart just explodes, and yesterday I had the opportunity to talk to you about these issues," mentioned Prime Minister Modi.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated New Delhi's stance that a solution can never be reached at the cost of human lives and that escalation of hostilities and violence is in no one's interest.
"Yesterday we also agreed to establish peace as soon as possible and we are ready to help in any way in this regard. I have heard your position, your opinions and positive thoughts. And I can assure you that India has always been on the side of peace. When I listened to you I felt optimistic and there was hope for the future, so I want to thank you for that," he said.
