The Charter of the United Nations serves as a foundation for achieving comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine. This sentiment was echoed in the final communiqué on a framework for peace in Ukraine that was endorsed by around 80 out of the 92 countries present at the Buergenstock summit in central Switzerland.
The countries that signed the communiqué at the peace summit committed to working on three key aspects of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine: nuclear safety, food security, and prisoner release. Discussions at the summit centered on paths toward a framework for global, just, and lasting peace based on international law, including the United Nations Charter.
The signatories reaffirmed their commitment to refraining from using force against any state’s territorial integrity or political independence, including Ukraine. They emphasized the importance of nuclear safety at Ukrainian power plants under their control and adherence to the principles of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
In terms of food security, participants stressed the need for safe and uninterrupted production and supply of food, as well as access to essential seaports in the region. They condemned attacks on merchant ships and emphasized that food should not be used as a weapon. Ukrainian agricultural products were agreed upon for safe supply to interested third countries.
Lastly, signatories called for prisoners of war to be released through exchange and repatriation of illegally deported and displaced Ukrainian children and other civilians. They recognized that achieving peace requires dialogue from all parties involved and pledged to take concrete steps towards resolving conflicts discussed during the summit.
In summary, at a Buergenstock summit held in Switzerland recently over 80 countries signed an agreement aimed at promoting comprehensive peace in Ukraine based on respecting its territorial integrity and sovereignty. The agreement emphasized key areas such as nuclear safety, food security
