Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for a visit to Poland and Ukraine. Before his visit, PM Modi posted on Instagram. He wrote, ‘My visit to Poland is taking place at a time when we are completing 70 years of our diplomatic relations. Poland is a major economic partner in Central Europe. Our mutual commitment to democracy further strengthens our relations. I am looking forward to meeting my friends Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda to take this partnership forward. I will also interact with the people of the Indian community living in Poland.’
What did PM Modi say on his Ukraine visit?
PM Modi wrote, ‘From Poland I will go to Ukraine. I will visit Ukraine at the invitation of President Vladimir Zelensky. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine. I will discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and a peaceful solution to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. As a friend and partner, we hope for an early return of peace and stability in the region.’
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PM Modi said that I am confident that this visit will serve as a natural continuation of the extensive contacts between the two countries and will help lay the foundation for stronger and more vibrant relations in the years to come.
Know the schedule of PM Modi’s visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will first go to Poland where he will stay on 21 and 22 August. After this, he will visit Ukraine on 23 August. This is the first time that an Indian Prime Minister is visiting Ukraine. Diplomatic relations between Kiev and New Delhi were established 30 years ago i.e. in 1994. This visit of PM Modi is taking place at a time when the war between Ukraine and Russia has intensified.
Visit to Poland after 45 years
An Indian Prime Minister will visit Poland after 45 years. Before him, Morarji Desai had visited Poland in 1979. This visit is taking place at a time when India and Poland are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Let us tell you that the number of Indian community in Poland is around 25,000, which includes about 5,000 students.