PM Morrison expressed understanding of Indias position on Ukraine FS Shringla
New Delhi Mar 21 PTI Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday expressed his understanding of Indias position on the crisis in Ukraine and he and PM Narendra Modi felt that the conflict should not be a reason for diverting attention from the Indo-Pacific Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla saidThe Russian invasion of Ukraine figured at a virtual summit between the two prime ministersAt a media briefing Shringla said Morrison expressed understanding of Indias position on the Ukraine issueThere was serious concern about the ongoing conflict and humanitarian situation in Ukraine and both Modi and Morrison emphasised the need for cessation of hostilities and violence in Ukraine Shringla saidBoth sides felt that the conflict in Europe should not be a reason for us to divert attention from the Indo-Pacific region he saidUnlike its Quad partners — the US Japan and Australia — India has not condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has been maintaining that crisis should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacyShringla also said that India and Australia were keen to finalise the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement as it will unlock new opportunities to expand bilateral trade and investment tiesThe foreign secretary said the two leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest including shared concerns over terrorismShringla said Modi also referred to the situation in eastern Ladakh and he emphasised that peace and tranquillity in the region was essential for normalisation of Indias ties with China PTI MPB ANB ANB
New Delhi Mar 21 PTI Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday expressed his understanding of Indias position on the crisis in Ukraine and he and PM Narendra Modi felt that the conflict should not be a reason for diverting attention from the Indo-Pacific Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla saidThe Russian invasion of Ukraine figured at a virtual summit between the two prime ministersAt a media briefing Shringla said Morrison expressed understanding of Indias position on the Ukraine issueThere was serious concern about the ongoing conflict and humanitarian situation in Ukraine and both Modi and Morrison emphasised the need for cessation of hostilities and violence in Ukraine Shringla saidBoth sides felt that the conflict in Europe should not be a reason for us to divert attention from the Indo-Pacific region he saidUnlike its Quad partners — the US Japan and Australia — India has not condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has been maintaining that crisis should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacyShringla also said that India and Australia were keen to finalise the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement as it will unlock new opportunities to expand bilateral trade and investment tiesThe foreign secretary said the two leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest including shared concerns over terrorismShringla said Modi also referred to the situation in eastern Ladakh and he emphasised that peace and tranquillity in the region was essential for normalisation of Indias ties with China PTI MPB ANB ANB
