Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated India’s support for an inclusive government in Afghanistan and also stressed the need to choose dialogue and diplomacy to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Delivering a joint media statement after delegation-level talks with Boris Johnson, PM Modi said: “We reiterated our support for a peaceful, stable, and secure Afghanistan and for an inclusive and representative Government. It is necessary that Afghan land should not be used to spread terrorism in other countries.”
On the ongoing crisis in Ukraine crisis, Modi emphasised dialogue and diplomacy to address the problem and called for an immediate ceasefire.
“We stressed on dialogue and diplomacy in Ukraine for an immediate ceasefire and resolution of the problem. We also reiterated the importance of respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries,” PM Modi said in the presence of Johnson.
Speaking on the Global Innovation Partnership between India and the UK, PM Modi said, “The conclusion of the implementation arrangements of the Global Innovation Partnership will prove to be a very important initiative between us today. This will further strengthen our development partnership with other countries.”
“Under this, India and UK will co-finance up to USD 100 million for the transfer and scaling-up of “Made in India” innovations to third countries,” PM Modi added.