‘Military Conflicts Can’t Solve Everything’: PM Modi Calls for Dialogue on Ukraine War, Middle East Crisis

May 18, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his calls that military conflict cannot help in finding a peaceful solution and all wars, including that in the Middle East, and the one between Russia and Ukraine, must be resolved via dialogue and diplomacy.

In a joint press briefing with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre, the prime minister also called for an end to global terrorism, as he thanked Norway for standing with India in its fight against terror. He said India and Norway believe in rules-based global order.

“Friends, today the world is passing through a phase of instability and uncertainty. Whether it is Ukraine or West Asia, many regions across the world are witnessing conflict. At such a time, India and Europe are entering a new golden era in their relationship,” he said.