Upon arrival, PM Narendra Modi he was received at the railway station and subsequently headed to the Hyatt Hotel for initial engagements. The Indian diaspora welcomed him at the hotel.
His visit will include a notable stop at the multimedia Martyrologist at the Ukraine National Museum. Here, the Prime Minister will honour the memory of the children of Ukraine, whose lives were taken by the Russian invasion.
Later in the day, PM Modi will pay homage to the Gandhi statue, symbolising the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and his principles of peace and non-violence. The bronze statue of the Mahatma at AV Fomin Botanical Garden was unveiled in 2020 on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Mr. Modi will then head to the Mariinskyi palace, where he will be welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This will be followed by a restricted meeting between the two leaders to discuss key issues. High-level delegation meetings will follow, where important discussions on bilateral cooperation are expected. Document exchanges will take place to formalise agreements and collaborations between the two nations.
One of the highlights of the visit will be the presentation of the BHISHM Cube, a revolutionary mobile hospital designed for disaster management. This will be followed by Mr. Modi’s interaction with Ukrainian students who are learning Hindi, emphasising the cultural and educational ties between India and Ukraine.
-ANI
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