Washington:On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed New Delhi's preference for a peaceful resolution of the dispute through conversation and diplomacy and stated that India is ready to support in whatever way it can to restore peace in Ukraine.
After meeting with President Obama, Prime Minister Modi and Vice President Biden held a joint press conference at the White House.
"From the very beginning of the events in Ukraine, India has laid emphasis on the resolution of the dispute through dialogue and diplomacy," Modi, who is visiting on his first state visit, told reporters.—Inputs from Agencies