The Indian PM, who is presently visiting Ukraine, said he was deeply touched by the poignant exposition set up in memory of children who have lost their lives in the conflict.
PM Modi was accompanied by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy whom he hugged and consoled as both the leaders turned emotional at the memorial.
PM Modi with Ukraine President Zelenskyy honours the memory of children at Martyrologist Exposition in Kiev on Aug 23, 2024. Photo credit: PIB
He expressed his deep sorrow at the tragic loss of young lives and as a mark of respect placed a toy in their memory.
PM Modi with Ukraine President Zelenskyy honours the memory of children at Martyrologist Exposition in Kiev on Aug 23, 2024. Photo credit: PIB
"Conflict is particularly devastating for young children. My heart goes out to the families of children who lost their lives, and I pray that they find the strength to endure their grief," Modi later posted on X.
Ми з президентом @ZelenskyyUa вшанували експозицію Мартиролога в Києві.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024
Конфлікт особливо руйнівний для маленьких дітей. Моє серце з родинами дітей, які втратили життя, і я молюся, щоб вони знайшли в собі сили пережити своє горе. pic.twitter.com/9MTxtnLVkQ
The Indian PM also paid tribute to a memorial statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Kyiv.
PM paid floral tributes along with paying homage at Mahatma Gandhi Statue on his arrival at Kiev, in Ukraine on Aug 23, 2024. Photo credit: PIB
"Bapu's ideals are universal and give hope to millionsMay we all follow the path he showed mankind," he said.
В Києві вшанували пам'ять Махатми Ганді. Ідеали Бапу універсальні і дають надію мільйонам. Хай усі ми йдемо шляхом, який він показав людству. pic.twitter.com/4tTfQSrFIx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2024
PM Modi with Ukraine President Zelenskyy honours the memory of children at Martyrologist Exposition in Kiev on Aug 23, 2024. Photo credit: PIB
PM Modi on Friday arrived in war-torn Ukraine at the invitation of the Ukrainian President.