'Looking for a Friend...': After Russia, Palestine Calls India for Peace Role Amid Ongoing Conflict

New Delhi: As the world continues to praise India for its stern stand on 'peace,'  Palestinian Ambassador to India Adnan Abu Al-Haija urged New Delhi to mediate peace talks amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

"We are always looking for a friend like India to play a mediator role. I know that India is a peaceful country so we are calling them to play that role...they (India) are a friend of both (countries). To make ceasefire, to call for an international conference, to lead to the independence of the state of Palestine and the land of 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital," he said

This comes days after Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasised that India can be a potential mediator in the peace talks for the Russia-Ukraine war. 

What Did Putin Say?

Speaking at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that India, China and Brazil could act as 'mediators' in potential peace talks with Ukraine following the ongoing conflict in Kyiv.

"We respect our friends, partners, who, I believe, are sincerely interested in resolving all issues related to this conflict. This is primarily the People's Republic of China, Brazil, and India. I am constantly in contact with our colleagues on this issue. And I have no doubt that the leaders of these countries, we have a trusting relationship with them, sincerely strive to help understand all the details of this complex process," the president.

Putin further added that he never refused to negotiate with Ukraine. However, he asserted that he would not do such talks based on "ephemeral demands" but on those documents that were agreed upon and virtually initiated in Istanbul.

He further added that he never refused to negotiate with Ukraine. Putin asserted that he would not do such talks based on "ephemeral demands" but on those documents that were agreed upon and virtually initiated in Istanbul.

India's Role in Russia-Ukraine War Peace Talks

In August, during his visit to the war-hit Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that he had come to Kyiv as a messenger of peace for the Ukraine-Russuia war saying the solution will not be on the battlefield, it's only possible through dialogue and diplomacy.

In a joint statement with Zelenskyy, PM said, "I express my gratitude to you that you helped in the evacuation of Indian nationals and student during the time of crisis. India is standing beside you for humanitarian support."

"When I Met Russian President Vladimir Putin , I told him too that this is not an era of war,” PM Modi said.

“I thank you (President Zelenskyy) for your warm welcome to me and my delegation... Today is a very historic day for India and Ukraine relations... A PM of India has come to Ukraine for the first time which is in itself a historic event... Tomorrow is your national day and we congratulate you for this... We pray for peace (in Ukraine)...,” he added.