This was the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine, since diplomatic relations were established between the two countries in the year 1992.
Key highlights of the Visit
- Signed four agreements and MoUs
- Cooperation in the fields of Agriculture and Food Industry.
- Humanitarian Grant Assistance for implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects
- Cultural cooperation and an agreement on medicines and drugs, tec.
- Provided four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes
- Each BHISHM Cube consists of medicines and equipment for the first line of care for all kinds of injuries and medical situations.
Significance of India’s Ukraine Visit
- India’s strategic autonomy at display: The visit shows India’s view of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict is independent from that of Russia.
- India’s attempt to de-hyphenate Russia and Ukraine relations.
- For decades, India’s policy was to maintain equal distance from all countries under policy of Non-Alignment. Now, India’s policy is to maintain close ties with all countries.
- India's Eastern European Pivot: India expands engagement with Ukraine, Poland, and Greece, aligning with Europe's peace efforts in the region.
- Visit also signifies India’s larger Europe push. Earlier countries like Russia, Germany, France, and Britain were given preference.
Significance of India-Ukraine ties
India’s Stand on Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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