- At the bilateral meeting with President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO meet in Bishkek, PM Modi said: "We have to move from a situation of 'endless war' to 'end of war'... Every day of war sets humanity back, and we must work toward ending hostilities... It is humanity's wish that the end of this war happens soonest".
- Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said that PM Modi emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy and the need to move from 'endless war' to 'end of war'.
- PM Modi's comment was a throwback to his 'not an era of war' statement of 2022, which had resonated among the global community.
- India supports all peaceful methods to resolve the impasse, as PM Modi said: "India advocates for resolving all problems peacefully, which is necessary for all of humanity."
- Misri underlined that every day spent in the perpetuation of war is a dismal prospect, and every step towards ending the war is a step of hope for humanity.
- India expressed readiness to do whatever is feasible and necessary to move the conflict towards a conclusion, as it is exacting a heavy toll on the global community.
At the recent SCO meeting in Bishkek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a transition from 'endless war' to 'end of war', stressing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts.
Modi stated, "Every day of war sets humanity back, and we must work toward ending hostilities... It is humanity's wish that the end of this war happens soonest". This statement echoes his previous assertion from 2022 that we are not in an era of war, which resonated globally.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reinforced Modi's message, stating, "Not only did the Prime Minister emphasise the importance that we continue to attach to dialogue and diplomacy as being essential in resolving any differences, but also his emphasis on really the need to move from endless war to the end of war". He highlighted the grim reality that every day spent in the perpetuation of war is a dismal prospect and that each step towards peace is a step towards hope for humanity.
Modi also reiterated India's readiness to assist in resolving the ongoing conflict, noting that it is exacting a heavy toll on the global community. He affirmed, "India advocates for resolving all problems peacefully, which is necessary for all of humanity".
“Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said every day of war is a dismal prospect and every step toward ending it is hope for humanity. India reiterated readiness to do whatever is feasible to conclude the conflict, which is exacting a heavy toll on the global community.”
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