NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to make his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine on Friday via a luxurious Polish train Rail Force One.
The 10-hour trip to “friend and partner” country will start late on Thursday and will mark the first visit by any Indian PM since Ukraine’s independence.
“From Poland, I will be visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.This is the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine,” PM Modi said.
“I look forward to the opportunity to build upon earlier conversations with President Zelenskyy on strengthening bilateral cooperation and share perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict,” he added.
Why Rail Force One
Media reports highlight that the interior of Rail Force One features wood-paneled cabins equipped for both work and relaxation. Amenities include a large table for meetings, a plush sofa, a wall-mounted TV, and comfortable sleeping arrangements.
Originally built in 2014 for tourists visiting Crimea, these luxury carriages were repurposed after Russia’s annexation of the peninsula. They are now used to safely transport world leaders and VIPs through the conflict-ridden country.
The luxurious train has reportedly transported world leaders like US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron to Kyiv.
The 10-hour trip to “friend and partner” country will start late on Thursday and will mark the first visit by any Indian PM since Ukraine’s independence.
“From Poland, I will be visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.This is the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine,” PM Modi said.
“I look forward to the opportunity to build upon earlier conversations with President Zelenskyy on strengthening bilateral cooperation and share perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict,” he added.
Why Rail Force One
Media reports highlight that the interior of Rail Force One features wood-paneled cabins equipped for both work and relaxation. Amenities include a large table for meetings, a plush sofa, a wall-mounted TV, and comfortable sleeping arrangements.
Originally built in 2014 for tourists visiting Crimea, these luxury carriages were repurposed after Russia’s annexation of the peninsula. They are now used to safely transport world leaders and VIPs through the conflict-ridden country.
The luxurious train has reportedly transported world leaders like US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron to Kyiv.