Food corridor and Black Sea grain talks feature in Modi‑Zelensky phone chat

In a high‑level phone conversation on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed several strategic issues, notably the creation of a protected food corridor for grain shipments.

Modi reiterated India’s readiness to lend every possible help toward a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine‑Russia conflict, reiterating the nation’s principle of prioritising human welfare and diplomatic engagement.

The leaders explored how to boost bilateral cooperation across multiple fields, ranging from defence production to cultural exchange, and identified specific projects that could be fast‑tracked.

Zelensky highlighted the critical need for a secure Black Sea route to export Ukrainian grain, warning that disruptions affect global food security. He thanked India for offering to mediate and assist in establishing a safe maritime corridor.

Both officials agreed that their ministries will stay in constant touch to monitor progress on the grain corridor, address any logistical hurdles, and continue dialogue on broader peace initiatives.

The call concluded with a shared conviction that deepening India‑Ukraine ties will bring tangible benefits to the peoples of both nations while contributing to worldwide stability.