03/09/2026
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to Kyiv on September 3 for the first-ever standalone bilateral visit by an Indian Foreign Minister to Ukraine.
The ministers discussed Russia’s escalating war, including attacks on civilian vessels, Ukrainian ports and port infrastructure in the Black Sea, which Russia has turned into a war zone. Indian sailors have also lost their lives as a result of Russia’s attacks, and Andrii Sybiha expressed his condolences.
They also discussed peace efforts, freedom of navigation, global food security and Russia’s nuclear threats. Ukraine welcomed India’s role as a global power and called for its stronger involvement in international efforts to end the war.
💬 “Ukraine is ready to end the war. We have realistic proposals. It is time to turn to diplomacy,” Andrii Sybiha said.
The two sides also discussed strengthening Ukraine–India ties, including trade, investment and the involvement of Indian businesses in Ukraine’s recovery. Bilateral trade already stands at $2.6 billion, with significant room for growth. Energy, infrastructure, transport, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, digitalisation and engineering were identified as promising areas for cooperation.
The ministers also agreed to promote scientific and technological cooperation, university and research links, and educational and cultural exchanges.
💬 “Ukraine regards India as an important partner. We look forward to India’s continued support for the principles of the UN Charter, Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, freedom of navigation and international law,” Ukraine’s Foreign Minister stressed.