Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kyiv, Ukraine, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country. He met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and greeted him with his trademark hug. Both leaders honored the Memory of Children at the Martyrologist Exposition at the Ukraine National Museum in Kyiv.
After paying floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial, Modi and Zelenskyy prepared for their bilateral talks. The Gandhi statue, symbolizing the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and his principles of peace and non-violence, was unveiled in 2020 at the AV Fomin Botanical Garden.
The Memory of Children honors the children whose lives were taken by the full-scale Russian invasion. Later in the day, at the Mariinskyi Palace, both leaders will hold a restricted meeting to discuss key issues. High-level delegation meetings will follow, where important discussions on bilateral cooperation are expected. Document exchanges will take place to formalize agreements and collaborations between the two nations.
Earlier in the day, on his arrival at the Hyatt Hotel in Kyiv, PM Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian community, with many students awaiting his arrival and hoping for a glimpse of the Prime Minister. In a post on X, Modi tweeted, ‘Reached Kyiv earlier this morning. The Indian community accorded a very warm welcome.’
One of the highlights of the visit will be the presentation of the BHISHM Cube, a revolutionary mobile hospital designed for disaster management. This will be followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with Ukrainian students who are learning Hindi, emphasizing the cultural and educational ties between India and Ukraine.
Earlier on Thursday, addressing a press meeting with Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk, PM Modi said India supports dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace and stability and is ready to provide all possible cooperation along with its friendly countries.
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Prime Minister -: The Prime Minister is the head of the government in India. Right now, the Prime Minister is Narendra Modi.
Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He has been in office since 2014.
Ukraine -: Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. Its capital city is Kyiv.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy -: Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine. He became President in 2019.
Kyiv -: Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe.
Ukraine National Museum -: The Ukraine National Museum is a place where important historical items and stories of Ukraine are kept and shown to people.
Mahatma Gandhi memorial -: The Mahatma Gandhi memorial is a place to remember Mahatma Gandhi, who was a very important leader in India’s fight for independence.
Indian community -: The Indian community refers to people from India who live in other countries, like Ukraine.
BHISHM Cube -: The BHISHM Cube is a special mobile hospital that can be used in emergencies, like natural disasters, to help people who are hurt.