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The Ukrainian Peace Summit ends with a declaration from 84 countries; Mexico is among the 13 countries that have not signed

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Ukrainian Peace Summit, which brought together some 60 world leaders and representatives of some ninety governments in Nidwalden, Switzerland, culminated this Sunday with a joint declaration calling for

Ukrainian Peace Summit, which brought together some 60 world leaders and representatives of some ninety governments in Nidwalden, Switzerland, culminated this Sunday with a joint declaration calling for nuclear and maritime transit security.although three leading countries of the developing world and Russia’s partners in certain forums refused to sign the document.

The 84 signatory countries and organizations agreed to Russia’s inclusion in future peace talks is ‘essential’calling for a firm declaration of all nuclear power plants in the country, starting with Zaporozhye, “under the full sovereign control of Kyiv” and called for the return of “all civilians, including children” deported and displaced “illegally” to Russia.

Among the countries that have not signed the declaration are Brazil, India and South Africa -which, together with Russia and China, are part of the group of emerging economies known as BRICS, besides Mexico.

Minister of Foreign Affairs (SRE), Alicia Bárcena explained that Mexico supports four themes of the declaration: 1) Direct diplomatic efforts to ensure that Russia is included in the discussion; 2) Place the peace process under the auspices of the United Nations; 3) Consideration should be given to gradually agreeing on agreements and confidence-building measures, and 4) Mexico is closely monitoring the work of the International Criminal Court, which is tasked with investigating Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

“This war in Europe poses a real security threat to the global community as a whole.” […] Mexico is here to reaffirm its long-standing commitment to all the fundamental principles of the UN Charter. and respect for international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are against invasions and violent attacks, including on diplomatic facilities,” Barcena emphasized at the closing meeting.

He reaffirmed Mexico’s commitment to seek, through diplomatic dialogue, solutions and mechanisms that guarantee international peace and security. which are associated with Mexican humanistic values.

The Mexican official agreed with the need to preserve Ukraine’s nuclear facilities “in accordance with the tradition of disarmament and denuclearization that has historically developed in Mexico.” being a supporter of the Treaty of Tlatelolco and the world’s first weapons-free zone.”

“We unequivocally condemn any threat to use nuclear weapons under any circumstances and we urge the preservation of the integrity of nuclear facilities in Ukraine.

He noted that permanent members of the UN Security Council have a “historic responsibility to defend the UN Charter and “Avoid irresponsible actions that endanger peace.”

They also did not join the final declaration Colombia, Armenia, Bahrain, Indonesia, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, The document was signed by 80 countries, including the countries of the European Union, the USA, Japan, Argentina, Chile and Ecuador.

In turn, the President of Colombia Gustavo Petro decided to suspend his visit and invitation to the conference, because he considered that there was an alignment “on the side of the war” and his country “does not agree with this.” “Latin America does not want another war, it wants peace as soon as possible,” he said.

The signatories assured: “We believe that achieving peace “This requires participation and dialogue between all parties,” reads the final declaration of the meeting. “We have therefore decided to take concrete steps in the future to engage representatives of all parties on the aspects mentioned in this final communication.”

In addition, they defend the UN Charter and international law as instruments framework for a “durable and just peace” and resolve issues discussed at the summit, starting with “the return of illegally displaced and deported Ukrainian children, as well as the return of remaining illegally held civilians and the release of their prisoners of war through a full exchange.”

They also call for this Ukrainian nuclear facilities are completely excluded from the conflict and add that both factories and other types of facilities in this area “operate safely under the full sovereign control and supervision of Ukraine.”

The final declaration also considers “the fundamental principles are free, full and safe commercial navigation, as well as access to the seaports of the Black and Azov Seas” and condemns attacks on merchant ships in ports and along the entire route, as well as against civilian ports and civil port infrastructure are unacceptable.

“Food security should never become a weapon. Ukrainian agricultural products must be delivered safely and free of charge to interested third countries,” they add.

Following the results of the second plenary meeting of leaders, held today, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky thanked the delegations for their participation and understanding that “we are all interested in “There is no danger from nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities.”

“I am grateful that the participants of this conference understood this and the need to restore complete safety at the Zaporozhye plant, captured by Russia,” he added.

Photo: Reuters

“I also thank each of you for support us in our efforts to provide safe browsing and maintain a free flow of food.” the Ukrainian president emphasized.

“I want to emphasize that food security is vital. not only for countries in the Global South, but for literally every country in the world. “Any disruptions in food markets are a direct path to the chaos that Russia wants,” Zelensky said.

In the first international reaction, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen asked Russia to “pay attention” to the message that the international community aimed its participation in this meeting to “put an end to imperialist violence.”

“When Russia is ready for peace on the basis of the UN Charter, The time will come when Russia will join our efforts,” Von der Leyen said in a message published on her social media account X.

Photo: Reuters

Likewise, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, He wanted to emphasize that “more than a hundred international leaders and organizations” have sent a signal that they support a “just and lasting” peace for Ukraine within the framework of the United Nations Charter.

Borrell also noted that this summit “emphasizes a shared vision of maritime, nuclear and food security. and the return of deported prisoners of war, children and civilians.”

(according to information from EFE, Europe Press And Aristegui News)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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