Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Joe Biden over phone on Monday, August 26. The two leaders discussed various global issues including Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi also reiterated India's support for peace and stability in Ukraine. The issue of Bangladesh was also discussed between Modi and Biden. Modi and Biden emphasized on normalization of the situation in Bangladesh soon. Also emphasized on early restoration of law and order in Bangladesh and ensuring security of minorities, especially Hindus. PM Modi recently returned from his visit to Ukraine PM Modi visited Ukraine last week on August 23. During this time, in an interview with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Modi said, 'India has always been on the side of peace. I met Russian President Putin a few days ago. Then I looked at him in front of the media and said that this is not the time for war. Modi and Zelensky met for about 3 hours at Mariinsky Palace in Ukraine. He invited Zelensky to come to India. Modi also accompanied Zelensky to the National Museum of Ukraine, where he paid tribute to children killed in the war. He also placed a doll at the children's memorial. Yunus assured the safety of Hindus Bangladesh's chief adviser Mohammad Yunus spoke to PM Modi on phone on August 16. Mohammad Yunus assured PM Modi about the security of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. During the conversation, Modi said that India supports the restoration of democracy, stability and peace in Bangladesh. In his speech from Red Fort on August 15, Prime Minister Modi expressed concern about the security of Bangladeshi Hindus. Attacks on minority Hindus are on the rise in violent protests in Bangladesh. So far more than 205 cases of attacks on Hindus have been reported.
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Modi talks to Joe Biden over phone: Discusses Ukraine-Bangladesh issue, reiterates India's support for peace
