The European Union envoy has commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine, describing it as a "landmark date" of great significance
New Delhi [India], August 23: European Union Ambassador to India, Hervé Delphin, remarked that August 23 is a landmark date, as it coincides with both Ukraine's National Flag Day and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country. Delphin emphasized that the European Union will continue to support Ukraine in its defense against "Russian aggression."
On X, Delphin stated, "This August 23 is a landmark date as it is Ukraine's National Flag Day and coincides with the historical visit of Indian PM Narendra Modi to Kyiv. The European Union will persist in supporting Ukraine in defending itself against Russian aggression. Ukraine will prevail!"
Prime Minister Modi arrived in war-torn Ukraine after a 10-hour journey from Poland aboard Rail Force One. Upon his arrival, PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Kyiv.
This visit marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has traveled to Ukraine, at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During his visit, PM Modi will make a notable stop at the multimedia Martyrologist at the Ukraine National Museum to honor the children who lost their lives due to the Russian invasion.
Later, PM Modi will pay homage to the Gandhi statue at the AV Fomin Botanical Garden, which symbolizes Mahatma Gandhi's principles of peace and non-violence. The bronze statue was unveiled in 2020 on Mahatma Gandhi's 151st birth anniversary.
PM Modi will then proceed to the Mariinskyi Palace for a meeting with President Zelenskyy, followed by high-level discussions on bilateral cooperation and the exchange of documents to formalize agreements between the two nations.