Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, embarked on a visit to Poland and Ukraine. Ahead of emplaning from New Delhi for his key visits to the two countries, Prime Minister Modi said that he looks forward to help create the foundation for stronger and more vibrant relations with the two countries in the years ahead. The Prime Minister said that his visit to comes as both the countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.
"My visit to Poland comes as we mark 70 years of our diplomatic relations. Poland is a key economic partner in Central Europe. Our mutual commitment to democracy and pluralism further reinforces our relationship.
I look forward to meeting my friend Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda to further advance our partnership," PM Modi said in a statement, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. "I will also engage with the members of the vibrant Indian community in Poland," he said. He will travel to Ukraine following his Poland visit, at the invitation of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
It will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine. "I look forward to the opportunity to build upon earlier conversations with President Zelenskyy on strengthening bilateral cooperation and share perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict. As a friend and partner, we hope for an early return of peace and stability in the region," the Prime Minister said in his departure statement "I am confident that.