Ukraine peace summit: Why some countries refused to sign the plan
Many important countries in the Global South refused to agree with the communique due to either Russia not being there or Israel being present.
Last weekend, around 100 groups from various countries and international organizations gathered in Switzerland for the Summit on Peace in Ukraine. The primary goal of the meeting was to devise a plan that could potentially lead to the cessation of Russia's aggression towards Ukraine. Many of the attendees believed that the summit could be a crucial step towards achieving peace in the region.
However, even though most of the attendees agreed with the brief statement released at the conclusion of the conference, a few significant countries did not. The diplomatic meeting spanned two days and occurred at the Burgenstock resort in Stansstad, Switzerland. It was attended by Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States, as well as leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and diplomats from numerous additional nations.
Learn more details about the peace agreement in Ukraine and understand why certain nations opted not to give their endorsement.
Ukraine Peace Communique: What Was Said?
The statement outlined a shared perspective on essential aspects, claiming it to be a unified vision.
Who Agreed On Ukraine's Joint Communique?
Overall, 82 groups committed to endorsing the statement. During a press briefing, Viola Amherd, President of Switzerland, stated that a significant number of attendees were in favor of the agreement.
There is a list of countries and organizations that are involved in this. These are Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, the European Commission, the European Council, the European Parliament, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kosovo, Latvia, Norway, Palau, Qatar, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, the UK and the US.
