NEW DELHI: India on Sunday was among the countries that did not sign a joint communique at a Switzerland-hosted summit on peace in Ukraine, while New Delhi called for "honest and practical talks" between Moscow and Kiev for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Called for "engagement". ,
Pawan Kapoor, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), represented India at the summit in the Swiss resort of Bergenstock, which was attended by representatives of over 100 countries and organisations, including several heads of state. Russia was not invited to the summit while China decided not to attend.
India said it did not associate itself with any communiqué or document emanating from the summit, stressing only on options that are acceptable to both sides and can lead to lasting peace. In a brief address, The senior Indian diplomat said New Delhi's participation in the summit and several previous meetings of senior officials based on Ukraine's peace formula were "in line with our clear and consistent view that lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue and diplomacy .,
"We believe that such peace requires bringing together all stakeholders and an honest and practical engagement between both sides of the conflict," he said.
"Accordingly, we will continue to engage with all stakeholders as well as both sides of the conflict to contribute to all sincere efforts to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine," Kapoor said. The senior diplomat said India will be attending the summit. The participation and continued engagement with all stakeholders is aimed at understanding different perspectives, approaches and options to find a way forward for a "durable resolution to the conflict".
He said, "In our view, only options acceptable to both sides can lead to lasting peace. In line with this view, we decided to refrain from associating with the Joint Communiqué or any other document emanating from this summit Is.,
The main objective of the 'Peace Summit in Ukraine' that concluded on Sunday was to inspire the future peace process. The Indian delegation participated in the inaugural and closing plenary sessions of the summit.
In his remarks, Kapoor said India considers it important to join the gathering that seeks to find a way forward for a negotiated settlement of a very complex and pressing issue.
"India shares global concern over the situation in Ukraine and supports any collective desire for a peaceful resolution of the conflict," he said. "At the Summit on Peace in Ukraine as well as at the preceding NSA/Ukraine Peace Formula, India's participation in the Political-Director level meetings is in line with our clear and consistent view that lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue and diplomacy.,” Kapoor said.
In the joint communique issued at the end of the peace summit, the signatories reaffirmed their commitment to "refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State" and to the principles of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. of all states, including Ukraine, within their internationally recognized borders.
A statement from the Swiss Foreign Ministry said 83 states and organizations approved the joint communique at the end of the "High-level Conference on Peace in Ukraine." "We believe that peace until Reaching out requires participation and dialogue between all parties.Therefore, we have decided to take concrete steps in the above mentioned areas with the participation of representatives of all parties in the future."
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on several occasions.
India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has been saying that the crisis should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. At the summit, Ukrainian President Zelensky sought support for his 10-point peace plan , which he first outlined in 2022.
Zelensky said, “The peace formula is inclusive and we are happy to listen to all proposals, all ideas, and work on what is really needed for peace and what is important to you.,
"I urge you to be as active as possible and I am proud that all parts of the world, all continents, are now represented at the peace summit," he said. The peace summit took place on the basis of Ukraine's peace formula and other peace proposals. based on previous discussions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the President of Ukraine on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Apulia, Italy.
At the talks, Modi told Zelensky that India will continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and that the path to peace is through "dialogue and diplomacy." Told that India believes in a “human-centric” approach.
The Ministry of External Affairs said after the meeting, "The Prime Minister conveyed that India continues to encourage a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, and reiterated that India continues to do everything within its means to support a peaceful resolution." Will keep."
Pawan Kapoor, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), represented India at the summit in the Swiss resort of Bergenstock, which was attended by representatives of over 100 countries and organisations, including several heads of state. Russia was not invited to the summit while China decided not to attend.
India said it did not associate itself with any communiqué or document emanating from the summit, stressing only on options that are acceptable to both sides and can lead to lasting peace. In a brief address, The senior Indian diplomat said New Delhi's participation in the summit and several previous meetings of senior officials based on Ukraine's peace formula were "in line with our clear and consistent view that lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue and diplomacy .,
"We believe that such peace requires bringing together all stakeholders and an honest and practical engagement between both sides of the conflict," he said.
"Accordingly, we will continue to engage with all stakeholders as well as both sides of the conflict to contribute to all sincere efforts to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine," Kapoor said. The senior diplomat said India will be attending the summit. The participation and continued engagement with all stakeholders is aimed at understanding different perspectives, approaches and options to find a way forward for a "durable resolution to the conflict".
He said, "In our view, only options acceptable to both sides can lead to lasting peace. In line with this view, we decided to refrain from associating with the Joint Communiqué or any other document emanating from this summit Is.,
The main objective of the 'Peace Summit in Ukraine' that concluded on Sunday was to inspire the future peace process. The Indian delegation participated in the inaugural and closing plenary sessions of the summit.
In his remarks, Kapoor said India considers it important to join the gathering that seeks to find a way forward for a negotiated settlement of a very complex and pressing issue.
"India shares global concern over the situation in Ukraine and supports any collective desire for a peaceful resolution of the conflict," he said. "At the Summit on Peace in Ukraine as well as at the preceding NSA/Ukraine Peace Formula, India's participation in the Political-Director level meetings is in line with our clear and consistent view that lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue and diplomacy.,” Kapoor said.
In the joint communique issued at the end of the peace summit, the signatories reaffirmed their commitment to "refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State" and to the principles of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. of all states, including Ukraine, within their internationally recognized borders.
A statement from the Swiss Foreign Ministry said 83 states and organizations approved the joint communique at the end of the "High-level Conference on Peace in Ukraine." "We believe that peace until Reaching out requires participation and dialogue between all parties.Therefore, we have decided to take concrete steps in the above mentioned areas with the participation of representatives of all parties in the future."
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on several occasions.
India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has been saying that the crisis should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. At the summit, Ukrainian President Zelensky sought support for his 10-point peace plan , which he first outlined in 2022.
Zelensky said, “The peace formula is inclusive and we are happy to listen to all proposals, all ideas, and work on what is really needed for peace and what is important to you.,
"I urge you to be as active as possible and I am proud that all parts of the world, all continents, are now represented at the peace summit," he said. The peace summit took place on the basis of Ukraine's peace formula and other peace proposals. based on previous discussions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the President of Ukraine on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Apulia, Italy.
At the talks, Modi told Zelensky that India will continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and that the path to peace is through "dialogue and diplomacy." Told that India believes in a “human-centric” approach.
The Ministry of External Affairs said after the meeting, "The Prime Minister conveyed that India continues to encourage a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, and reiterated that India continues to do everything within its means to support a peaceful resolution." Will keep."
