The two-day peace summit focused on ending the war in Ukraine concluded today with a declaration signed by 80 countries and four international organizations.
Though 16 nations, including India and Saudi Arabia, abstained, Swiss President Viola Amherd emphasized a “common vision” for peace despite differing stances.
The Burgenstock Communique, named after the summit’s location, outlines three key areas of concern: nuclear safety, food security, and the release of prisoners of war and displaced civilians.
The declaration underscores the importance of international law and the U.N. Charter, urging parties to resolve disputes peacefully while upholding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Significantly absent were representatives from Russia and China.
The summit aimed to forge a “common understanding” for lasting peace, with the Burgenstock Communique serving as a roadmap for future negotiations.
While the declaration focuses on immediate humanitarian concerns and avoids specifics regarding the conflict’s resolution, it marks a step towards a unified international response to the ongoing war.
The next steps and potential follow-up summits remain unclear.
