The Prime Minister discussed the destabilizing impact of the conflict in Ukraine at the India-Nordic Summit.
Copenhagen:
The Nordic prime ministers strongly condemned the “unlawful and unprovoked aggression” against Ukraine by Russian forces, a joint statement of the second India-Nordic summit said on Wednesday.
The statement was issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a summit with the Prime Ministers of Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland and Denmark.
During the summit, the Prime Ministers resolved to continue deepening cooperation between the Nordic countries and India, and focused their discussions on key issues related to international peace and security, including conflict in Ukraine, multilateral cooperation, the green transition and climate. changes are included. Economy, innovation and digitization.
The Prime Ministers reaffirmed the importance of free trade as a driver for achieving inclusive growth and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
“The Nordic prime ministers strongly condemn the unlawful and unprovoked aggression by Russian forces against Ukraine,” the joint statement said.
According to the statement, the prime ministers expressed serious concern about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. “He unequivocally condemned the civilian casualties in Ukraine. He reiterated the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities,” he said.
They discussed the destabilizing effects of the conflict in Ukraine and its wider regional and global implications. Both sides agreed to remain closely engaged on this issue.
In addition, the Prime Ministers reaffirmed their strong commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation.
“The leaders agreed that international cooperation, collective response and global solidarity are needed to address pressing challenges such as tackling climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, loss of biodiversity and growing food and energy insecurity around the world,” the statement said. is required.”
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