India, Germany on side of peace: Modi

Says both countries are concerned about Ukraine, West Asia conflicts

In an important diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz convened for the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) on Friday, underlining a united front in addressing ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. Modi highlighted India's readiness to contribute to global peace efforts, declaring: "The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia are a matter of concern for both countries. India has always been of the view that war cannot be a solution to problems. India is ready to make every possible contribution for the restoration of peace."

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during a media briefing here, was asked how much the Russia-Ukraine conflict and West Asia conflict figured in the Modi-Scholz talks.

"Yes, I can confirm that both issues did come up, and they did come up in considerable detail. Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) shared with the Chancellor his impressions of his meetings and interactions in the recent months, with the leaders of both Russia and Ukraine, and peace efforts that we are making in pursuing conversation on all sides," he said.