India has conveyed ideas to Russia and Ukraine on ensuring the safety of commercial shipping in the Black Sea, facilitating grain and energy exports and exploring non-attack arrangements as part of efforts to support a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had exchanged ideas with both countries on food corridors and remained in contact with Moscow, Kyiv and other interested parties to contribute towards restoring peace in the region.
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India has exchanged ideas with Russia and Ukraine on Black Sea food corridors.
PM Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on November 9.
Zelenskyy said India was ready to mediate in establishing food corridors.
The MEA outlined discussions on shipping safety, grain and energy exports, and non-attack arrangements.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed diplomatic initiatives with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, November 9. The two leaders exchanged views on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian consequences and various diplomatic initiatives aimed at restoring peace.
Modi reiterated India's commitment to contributing in every possible way towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
Following the conversation, Zelenskyy said India was ready to mediate in establishing food corridors through the Black Sea to facilitate grain exports. He also highlighted the impact of blocked maritime routes on international food supplies.
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Why This Matters
The Black Sea is an important route for international grain and agricultural exports. Disruptions to commercial shipping can affect food supplies and prices, particularly in countries dependent on imported agricultural commodities. Diplomatic efforts to improve maritime security could help reduce risks to international trade and food security.
The MEA separately confirmed that India had exchanged ideas with Russia and Ukraine on food corridors. It also outlined discussions concerning the safety of commercial shipping, grain and energy exports, and possibilities for non-attack arrangements.
Separately, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday. According to the MEA, their conversation focused on the Ukraine conflict and ongoing diplomatic initiatives.
India has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward for resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict and has maintained diplomatic engagement with both countries.
