New Delhi, March 9 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke on the phone with his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban and conveyed his thanks for the Hungarian government facilitating the evacuation of more than 6,000 Indian citizens through the Ukraine-Hungary border. The two leaders also discussed the situation in Ukraine and agreed on the need to ensure an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomacy and dialogue, an official statement said. The Hungarian leader conveyed his best wishes to the Indian medical students evacuated from Ukraine, and said that they could choose to continue their studies in Hungary if they wished — in news that would be welcomed by Indian students as they are worried about their future due to the war in Ukraine. PM Modi expressed his appreciation for this generous offer. The leaders agreed to remain in touch on the evolving situation and to continue their efforts to encourage an end to the conflict. RN
