New Delhi, India has called for an early end to the wars in West Asia and Ukraine amid growing concerns about the expansion of the Iran-US conflict.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that New Delhi will back all efforts aimed at restoring peace since no issue can be resolved through military hostilities.
Modi made the remarks following his talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who emphasized the need to end Russia's war against Ukraine and ensure peace in line with the principles of the UN.
The two leaders met in New Delhi as the US and Israel's war with Iran entered its sixth day, with both sides carrying out strikes that heightened tensions across West Asia.
India and Finland believe in rule of law, dialogue, and diplomacy, and the world is passing through a phase of instability and uncertainty amid the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia.
The growing cooperation between India and Europe is imparting new strength to global stability and development, Modi said.
The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on migration and mobility partnership to facilitate the movement of talent, including enhanced access to internships and post-study employment opportunities for Indian students.
They also agreed to double bilateral trade by 2030 by capitalizing on the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement that was concluded in January.
Finnish companies such as Nokia, Kone Elevators, Wartsila, and Ahlstrom have manufacturing facilities in India, and the India-EU trade deal will strengthen trade, investment, and technology cooperation between India and Finland.
