SWISS PEACE PROCESS : INTERNATIONAL
RELATION
NEWS : Ukraine
keen on India joining Swiss peace process: Ukraine envoy Oleksandr Polishchuk
WHAT’S IN THE NEWS ?
Speculation
over PM Modi’s plans for peace effort grow as EAM Jaishankar travels to Europe
and Saudi Arabia, and NSA Ajit Doval is set to attend BRICS summit in Russia
Swiss Peace Process on the
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Key Points
- Neutral Platform:
The Swiss peace process facilitates diplomatic efforts to resolve the
Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Switzerland acting as a neutral ground.
- Initiation: Launched in June 2023, the
process aims to engage key international stakeholders to foster peace.
- First Summit: Produced a joint
communique focusing on humanitarian access and nuclear safety but lacked
direct participation from Russia and Ukraine.
- Second Summit:
Scheduled for October or November 2024, aiming to expand global
involvement, including proposals from India.
- India's Role: Ukraine encourages India
to actively participate in peace-building efforts, seeking broader
international support for conflict resolution.