India Joins Saudi Arabia's Peace Initiative: Supporting Ukraine's Path to Peace

Saudi Arabia has invited a select group of countries, including India, to participate in a two-day conference in Jeddah, focusing on Ukraine's peace plan. India's External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi, stated that India's participation in the meeting aligns with its long-standing position, advocating dialogue and diplomacy as the means to resolve the Ukraine crisis. This conference comes as a significant effort by Saudi Arabia to discuss and support Ukraine's 10-point peace plan, which outlines measures to end the conflict and restore the country's territorial integrity.

India's Participation in the Conference

India has been invited to attend the two-day conference in Jeddah hosted by Saudi Arabia, along with several other countries, including European nations, the US, and China. India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson confirmed the country's participation and reiterated India's firm belief that dialogue and diplomacy are essential to resolve the Ukraine crisis. However, the specific representative from India for the conference has not been disclosed yet.

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The Focus on Ukraine's 10-Point Peace Plan

The conference is an important platform for discussing Ukraine's 10-point "peace plan" to end the conflict. Proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the plan calls for the punishment of those responsible for war crimes, the withdrawal of all Russian troops from Ukraine, and the restoration of territorial integrity. It also addresses key aspects such as energy security, food security, and nuclear safety. Saudi Arabia's initiative to host this conference demonstrates its commitment to supporting the resolution of the crisis through dialogue and diplomatic efforts.

India's Stance on Ukraine Crisis

India has consistently maintained its position that the Ukraine crisis should be resolved through diplomatic means and dialogue. In the past, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with President Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima and assured him that India would do its best to find a solution to the conflict. Additionally, during a bilateral meeting with Russian President Putin in 2020, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the current era should not be characterized by war, encouraging an end to the conflict.

India's participation in Saudi Arabia's conference on Ukraine's peace plan reflects the country's commitment to resolving the crisis through peaceful means. As a nation that upholds the principles of dialogue and diplomacy, India seeks to contribute constructively to finding a resolution that ensures lasting peace and stability in Ukraine. The conference provides an important platform for discussing and supporting Ukraine's 10-point peace plan, which outlines comprehensive measures to address the conflict's root causes and restore the country's territorial integrity.