In a joint statement on Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi and Nordic leaders expressed concern over the Ukraine war, saying it is causing enormous humanitarian suffering and will have global consequences. “They will continue to support efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law,” the statement said. The leaders also expressed deep concern over the situation in West Asia and its global implications and welcomed the ceasefire announced on 8 April. They also called for freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in line with the provisions of UNCLOS. On Palestine, the leaders called on all parties to respect the ceasefire and maintain their obligations under international law. He stressed the need for safe, continuous and uninterrupted humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza. The leaders condemned terrorism and extremism in all its forms. “They condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, and the terrorist incident near the Red Fort, New Delhi on November 10, 2025,” the statement said. news network