Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Wednesday (August 27) that he held a “good conversation” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on the war in Ukraine and the future of India-EU relations.
“We discussed the need for a just and lasting solution to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Ending the war is in all our interests, it’s a shared goal,” Stubb wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
India’s role highlighted
Acknowledging New Delhi’s global standing, Stubb said: “India plays an important role. It is heard and respected in the South, West and East.”
Stronger India-EU cooperation
The Finnish leader also underlined the need to enhance bilateral and regional ties. “We also agreed on the need to further deepen the relations between India and the EU. Our cooperation grows and continues,” he posted.
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