Question Period Note: India's Position on the Conflict in Ukraine

The relationship between India and Russia in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Biden is meeting with Prime Minister Modi on this issue.

• Canada and India have engaged on the conflict since its outset.
• Canada and India share core interests including peace, stability and the preservation of the rules based international order.
• Like Canada, India has called for an immediate cessation of violence, and a return to dialogue and diplomacy.
• Canada welcomes India's calls to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states.
• Canada recognizes India's historic relationship with Russia. We have encouraged India to continue to engage with Moscow to find ways to de-escalate the situation and preserve the principles of the UN Charter and global international order.

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