Modi calls for ‘swift end’ to conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a “swift end” to the conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, warning that no issue can be resolved through military confrontation, as the Israel-Iran hostilities escalated.

- Agencies

Modi's remarks, following his wide-ranging talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, came as the US and Israel's war with Iran entered the sixth day, with both sides launching fresh strikes that significantly heightened tensions across the region. The crisis in West Asia figured prominently in the Modi-Stubb talks.

"India and Finland both believe in the rule of law, dialogue, and diplomacy. We are in agreement that no issue can be resolved through military conflict alone," the PM said. “Be it Ukraine or West Asia, we will continue to support the swift end of conflicts and every effort towards peace.”

The Finnish President said both sides deliberated on the conflict in West Asia and Russia's “war of aggression” against Ukraine. “We agreed that ending the war is in every one's interests. A lasting peace can only be one that respects the principles of the UN.”