Ukraine Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister on India go to from for the time being, Russia battle on agenda

In her first go to as a result of the Russian invasion began in February 2021, the Ukrainian minister will meet delegates of the Ministry of External Affairs.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Apr 9, 2023 11:25 IST

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzhaparova (Image: AP/File)

By Geeta Mohan: Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Emine Dzhaparova will most likely be on a four-day official go to to New Delhi, starting for the time being. In her first go to as a result of the Russian invasion began in February 2021, the Ukrainian minister will meet delegates of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Dzhaparova will also be anticipated to extend an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to go to Ukraine.

“The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzhaparova will be on an official visit to India from April 9 to 12,” the abroad affairs ministry acknowledged.

It acknowledged Dzhaparova will keep talks with Verma, all through which both aspect are anticipated to debate bilateral relations and commerce views on current state of affairs in Ukraine and worldwide issues with mutual curiosity. Dzhaparova might also identify on Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi and meet Deputy National Security Adviser Vikram Misri.

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In a telephonic dialog with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in October closing 12 months, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged there may presumably be “no military solution” and that India was capable of contribute to peace efforts.

“Over the last 30 years of establishing diplomatic relations, bilateral cooperation between the two countries has made significant progress in the areas of trade, education, culture and defence,” the MEA acknowledged. “The visit will be an occasion to further mutual understanding and interests,” it added.

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Apr 9, 2023