New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- India on Saturday welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and the Russian Federation for a meeting in Alaska on August 15.

The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said that the meeting holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up the prospects for peace.

He also recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that 'This is not an era of war'

"This meeting holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up the prospects for peace. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said on several occasions, 'This is not an era of war'," the spokesperson said.

"India, therefore, endorses the upcoming Summit meeting and stands r...