Modi and Biden discuss Ukraine peace efforts, stability in B'desh

Both leaders also reiterated their commitment to cooperation in multilateral fora

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden engaged in a significant phone conversation on Monday, discussing critical global issues, including the ongoing situation in Ukraine and recent developments in Bangladesh.

The call, initiated by Biden, came just days after Modi's high-profile visit to Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

During the call, Modi briefed Biden on his recent trip to Ukraine and reiterated India's stance on the conflict. "Spoke to @POTUS @ JoeBiden on phone today. We had a detailed exchange of views on various regional and global issues, including the situation in Ukraine.

I reiterated India's full support for early return of peace and stability," Modi stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He emphasised India's consistent position favouring dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the crisis.