India, Austria back efforts for peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict

India and Austria on Wednesday supported any collective effort to facilitate a “peaceful resolution” consistent with international law and the UN Charter to the Ukraine conflict and said that achieving a comprehensive and lasting peace in the eastern European country requires bringing together all stakeholders.

A joint statement issued after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer here said the two leaders exchanged in-depth assessments of recent developments in Europe as well as West Asia.

The two leaders underscored the importance of democratic countries such as India and Austria working together to contribute to international and regional peace and prosperity.

Modi arrived in Vienna from Moscow on Tuesday night after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Prime Minister Modi and Chancellor Nehammer “exchanged in-depth assessments of recent developments in Europe as well as West Asia/Middle East. They noted the complementarities in the approaches of the two countries, that prioritise efforts towards restoring peace and avoiding armed conflict as well as rigorous adherence to international law and the UN Charter,” the joint statement said.