Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi, has called for a “return to the path of ceasefire and diplomacy” in Ukraine.
Speaking at a session on food and energy security, he said that global supply chains were “in ruins” because of problems caused by climate change, the Covid pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
He also emphasised the role of G20 leaders in “creating a new world order” after the pandemic.
“Over the past century, World War Two wreaked havoc in the world. After that, the leaders of that time made a serious effort to take the path of peace. Now it’s our turn,” he said.
At the session, which also had US president Joe Biden and Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in attendance, Modi said that India’s energy security was crucial for global growth.
“We must not promote any restrictions on the supply of energy and stability in the energy market should be ensured,” he said.
Indian leaders have repeatedly said that the country will continue buying oil from Russia despite Western pressure to isolate Putin.
Source: BBC