World Listens When India Speaks of Peace: PM Modi

New Delhi, March 16
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised that the world listens whenever India speaks of peace because it is the land of Gautam Budhha and Mahatma Gandhi.

In a podcast with AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman, Mr Modi said Indians espouse harmony and stand for peace. Replying to a question on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Mr Modi stressed that resolution to the conflict will come only when both nations come to the negotiating table.

He said Ukraine may hold countless discussions with their allies but it will bear no fruit unless both parties are included in the discussions. He also added that the current situation provides an opportunity for meaningful and productive talks between Russia and Ukraine.

On India-China relations, Mr Modi said both nations have ancient cultures and civilisations and the relationship between the two countries is not new. He pointed out that together, India and China have contributed to the global good in some way. He added that there is no real history of conflict between India and China in earlier centuries.

He opined that strong relations between India and China should continue in the future. Prime Minister Modi noted that differences do exists between neighbouring countries and occasional disagreements are bound to happen. He said the focus is to ensure that difference do not turn to disputes.