| Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: International Relations; Topic: India’s relations with other nations, Issue: India-Ukraine |
Context: Ukraine foreign minister’s visit to India.
Highlights:
- Emphasis on Ukraine’s 10-point “peace formula” seeking support from India.
- Agreement to restore pre-war bilateral cooperation levels.
- Focus areas: Trade, health, science, technology, and agriculture cooperation.
- India’s consistent support for peace efforts acknowledged by Ukraine.
- India is abstaining from condemning Russia directly.
India –Ukraine Relations
- Established diplomatic ties in December 1991.
- Cooperation in education, legal assistance, and outer space activities.
- India sources military technology from Ukraine.
- Ukraine produces R-27 air-to-air missiles used by the IAF SU-30MKI fighters.
- India is Ukraine’s largest export destination in Asia-Pacific.
- Pharmaceuticals dominate Indian exports to Ukraine.
