Russian have to be held accountable for lack of lives in Ukraine: Australian PM

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Russia must be held accountable for the tragic lack of lives in Ukraine following its “terrible” invasion of that nation, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison mentioned on Monday at a digital summit together with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

In his opening remarks, Morrison additionally referred to the latest assembly of the leaders of the Quad nations on the Ukraine disaster and mentioned it supplied a chance to debate the “implications and consequences” of the developments for the Indo-Pacific area.

“We are obviously distressed at the terrible situation in Europe though our focus is very much on Indo-Pacific,” he mentioned.

In his feedback, Modi mentioned vital progress has been witnessed in ties between India and Australia in numerous sectors in the previous couple of years.

He additionally mentioned the early conclusion of talks for the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement can be key for enhancing financial ties. Our collaboration displays our dedication to free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, he mentioned.

Modi mentioned cooperation between India and Australia was rising at a fast tempo in areas of important minerals, water administration and renewable vitality. “I am happy that we are establishing a mechanism of the annual summit between the two countries,” he added.