Brussels: Europe and the Arabs
On Sunday, the European Union institutions published in Brussels the official statement on the framework adopted at the peace summit in Ukraine, which was hosted by Switzerland. The statement said: “The ongoing war waged by the Russian Federation against Ukraine continues to cause human suffering and widespread destruction, and creates risks and crises with global repercussions on... The World We met in Switzerland on 15 and 16 June 2024 to promote a high-level dialogue on paths towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. We reiterated resolutions A/RES/ES-11/1 and A/RES/ES-11/6 adopted in the General Assembly. To the United Nations, we stressed our commitment to supporting international law, including the United Nations Charter.
This summit built on previous discussions based on the Ukrainian peace formula and other peace proposals that are consistent with international law, including the UN Charter.
We deeply appreciate Switzerland's hospitality and its initiative to host the high-level summit as an expression of its firm commitment to strengthening international peace and security.
We had a fruitful, comprehensive and constructive exchange of various views on the paths to a framework for comprehensive, just and lasting peace, on the basis of international law, including the Charter of the United Nations. In particular, we reaffirm our 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. Including territorial waters, and resolving disputes by peaceful means as principles of international law.
Furthermore, we have a common vision on the following critical aspects:
1. First, any use of nuclear energy and nuclear facilities must be safe, secure, protected and environmentally sound. Ukrainian nuclear power plants and facilities, including the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant, must operate safely and securely under the full sovereign control of Ukraine and in line with the principles of the International Atomic Energy Agency and under its supervision.
Any threat or use of nuclear weapons in the context of the ongoing war against Ukraine is unacceptable.
2. Second, global food security depends on uninterrupted manufacturing and supply of food products. In this regard, free, full and safe commercial navigation, as well as access to seaports in the Black Sea and the Sea of ​​Azov, are crucial. Attacks on commercial ships in ports and along the entire route, as well as against civilian ports and civilian port infrastructure, are unacceptable.
Food security must not be used as a weapon in any way. Ukrainian agricultural products should be provided safely and freely to interested third countries.
3. Third, all prisoners of war must be released in full exchange. All deported and illegally displaced Ukrainian children, and all other Ukrainian civilians who have been illegally detained, must be returned to Ukraine.
We believe that achieving peace requires the participation of all parties and dialogue between them. Therefore, we decided to take concrete steps in the future in the above-mentioned areas with greater participation of representatives of all parties.
The United Nations Charter, including the principles of respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states, can serve as the basis for achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine.,