India, Aug. 16 -- The Indian government on Saturday welcomed the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska and appreciated the progress attained in the meeting.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said, "India welcomes the Summit meeting in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia."

"Their leadership in the pursuit of peace is highly commendable," the statement said.

"India appreciates the progress made in the Summit. The way forward can only be through dialogue and diplomacy," the MEA said.

The Ministry said the world wants to see an early end to the conflict in Ukraine.

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