Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine — saying no country will emerge victorious from the conflict.
Mr Modi addressed a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday after the biennial India-Germany Governmental Consultations, a unique dialogue format of ministers in Berlin.
“We believe that no party will emerge victorious in this war. Everyone will suffer losses and that is why we are in favour of peace,” he said.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen attend a news briefing at the Prime Minister's official residence Marienborg, north of Copenhagen. Reuters -
The Indian leader arrived in the country to join the prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway at a two-day India-Nordic Summit from May 3. AFP -
Ms Frederiksen and Mr Modi talk as they walk through the garden of the Danish leader's official residence. AFP -
Talks are set to focus on the green strategic partnership that Denmark and India entered into in 2020 and on the green energy transition, reports said. AP -
After arriving in Denmark, Mr Modi called for a ceasefire in Ukraine and peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow.. EPA -
The Indian prime minister greets members of a band after he landed at Copenhagen Airport. AFP -
Ms Frederiksen and Denmark's ambassador to New Delhi Freddy Svane receive Mr Modi at Copenhagen Airport. Reuters -
Mr Modi disembarks from his plane after landing. AFP -
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands after signing a set of agreements to deepen India's ties with Germany, at the Chancellery in Berlin, on Monday. Getty Images -
Mr Scholz and Mr Modi met for the sixth India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations in Berlin, a regular dialogue format of ministers from both sides. Getty Images -
The leaders sign contracts at the Chancellery in Berlin. Getty Images -
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, right, and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talk during a family picture at the Chancellery in Berlin. EPA -
Mr Scholz and Mr Modi with participants of the Indo-German governmental consultations. AFP -
Mr Scholz sits opposite Mr Modi before the India-Germany governmental consultations at the Chancellery in Berlin. AFP -
After meeting Mr Scholz in Berlin, Mr Modi called for talks to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. AFP -
Mr Modi's meeting with Mr Scholz comes on the first leg of his three-day trip to Germany, France and Denmark for talks amid the continuing conflict in Ukraine. Getty Images -
Mr Modi said his meeting with Mr Scholz was meant to “strengthen the spirit of co-operation with our European partners, who are important companions in India’s quest for peace and prosperity”. Getty Images -
The agreements signed by Mr Modi and Mr Scholz include a plan to work together on producing green hydrogen. Getty Images -
Mr Scholz welcomes Mr Modi with a military parade before the India-Germany government consultations at the Chancellery in Berlin. Reuters -
Mr Scholz welcomes Mr Modi to Berlin with a military parade. AP -
The German chancellorgives Mr Modi the red-carpet treatment with a military parade in Berlin. Reuters
“The war has put pressure on oil prices and global food supplies is also putting a burden on every family in the world but developing and poorer nations are most affected. India is worried about the humanitarian impact.
"We have insisted on a ceasefire and called for talks as the only way to resolve the dispute since the start of the Ukraine crisis."
Mr Modi is on a three-day visit to France, Germany and Denmark to hold bilateral and multilateral talks amid the continuing conflict in Ukraine.
New Delhi has maintained a neutral stance on the war, refrained from publicly condemning Moscow and abstained from voting for the West-backed resolutions against Russia at the UN on Ukraine.
