Jaishankar’s visit comes at a time when India has maintained a neutral position on the Ukraine war, refraining from aligning with Europe, the US, or Russia on the matter
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday (March 4) night, where the two leaders discussed the ongoing Ukraine conflict and the UK’s position on the war.
The meeting came days after Starmer hosted an emergency gathering of European leaders in support of Ukraine and its President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a tense public exchange between Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House.
Jaishankar said that Starmer shared “UK’s perspective on the Ukraine conflict.”
Delighted to call on Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer at @10DowningStreet today.
Conveyed the warm greetings of PM @narendramodi.
Discussed taking forward our bilateral, economic cooperation and enhancing people to people exchanges.
PM Starmer also shared UK’s perspective on… pic.twitter.com/KnVuirFMLA
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 4, 2025
Jaishankar also met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and a group of Indian Chevening Scholars during his visit.
Jaishankar’s visit comes at a time when India has maintained a neutral position on the Ukraine war, refraining from aligning with Europe, the US, or Russia. Last week, India abstained from two United Nations resolutions— one moved by Ukraine and another by the US.
New Delhi has consistently advocated for diplomatic solutions to the conflict, stating that peace cannot be achieved on the battlefield. It is likely that India will continue to avoid taking sides while reiterating its stance on respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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