On Ukraine we aren’t neutral, we are on the side of…: PM Modi

TIL Desk/National/Washington/ Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said ties between India and the US are stronger and deeper than ever, and asserted that there is an “unprecedented trust” between the leaders of the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said ties between India and the US are stronger and deeper than ever, and asserted that there is an “unprecedented trust” between the leaders of the two countries.

In an interview, ahead of his first state visit to the US, Modi, while talking about global politics, also said, “India deserves a much higher, deeper and wider profile and role.”

Talking about the India-China relationship, Modi said peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential for normal bilateral ties. He said ties between New Delhi and Washington are stronger and deeper than ever.

There is an “unprecedented trust” between the leaders of the US and India, Modi said. On the Ukraine conflict, Modi said, “Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace.” “All countries should respect international law and the sovereignty of countries,” he said.