PM Modi meets Russian Foreign Minister: PM appeals to end violence; The talk lasted 40 minutes despite pressure from western countries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday evening. According to a statement issued by the PMO, Lavrov briefed them about the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace talks. At the same time, PM Modi reiterated the appeal to end the violence and said that India is ready to contribute in any way to the peace efforts.

The meeting between the prime minister and Lavrov lasted nearly 40 minutes amid international pressure to take a stand against the Russian attack. This meeting also becomes important because recently the ministers and advisors of 12 countries including Britain, China, Austria, Greece and Mexico have visited India, but the program of Modi’s meeting is the foreign minister of Russia and Japan, Nepal. stayed with the Prime Minister.

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India’s role important in Russia-Ukraine war

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar were also present during this meeting.

It is believed that India can play the role of mediator between Russia and Ukraine. Before meeting the PM, Sergei himself had given a positive response about India’s role in answering this question. Sergei told the media- India is an important country. If India can play such a role in which it can give reasonable suggestions to resolve international issues, then we will accept this role of India.

Two days ago, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba also talked about India using its influence with Russia to stop the war. Kuleba said- If PM Modi is willing to play that role, then we will welcome his efforts.

Talk will be made on Rupee-Ruble payment system
The visit of the Russian minister is taking place at a time when western countries are pressurizing India to import Russian oil. It is believed that India can buy a huge amount of crude oil from Russia at affordable rates. At the same time, a rupee-ruble payment system can be agreed between the two countries for bilateral trade.

America said – India should reduce its dependence on Russia
America’s Deputy National Security Advisor (Deputy NSA) Dalip Singh said in a media briefing during his visit to India – no one will believe that if China violates the LAC, then Russia will come running to India’s help. . Duleep said that India’s purchase of energy from Russia is not a violation of US sanctions at present, but we want India to reduce its dependence on Russia. (Read full news here)