PM Modi thanks Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban for evacuation of 6,000 Indians from Ukraine
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone with his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban and thanked him for the evacuation of 6000 Indian citizens through the Ukraine-Hungary border.
The two leaders discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine and agreed on the need to ensure an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomacy and dialogue.
"Prime Minister conveyed his warm thanks to Orban and to the Hungarian government for facilitating the evacuation of more than 6000 Indian citizens through the Ukraine - Hungary border," an official statement said.
Prime Minister Orban conveyed his best wishes to the Indian medical students evacuated from Ukraine and said that they could choose to continue their studies in Hungary if they wished.
PM Modi expressed his appreciation for this generous offer.
The leaders agreed to remain in touch on the evolving situation and to continue their efforts to encourage an end to the conflict.
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