Slovak President Peter Pellegrini Calls for Big Players Like India, China, and the US to Help in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
New York [US], September 24: Slovak President, Peter Pellegrini, emphasized the need for major global players like India, China, and the United States to assist in peace negotiations for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking at the ‘Summit of the Future’ during the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Pellegrini highlighted Slovakia’s advocacy for peace and the importance of taking action to stop the war.
Pellegrini stated, “I think the peace in Ukraine can be negotiated only with the help of such big players in world politics like India, China, the United States, and so on. It is impossible to have peace summits without one part of the conflict, that is Russia but I think India can play a very important role in these peace negotiations in the future.”
He also appreciated the adoption of a compact for the future during a time when the world is witnessing 56 conflicts around the globe and the United Nations is struggling to handle them. “I think at this moment there are 56 conflicts around the globe and the UN is not able to handle them. So that’s why I’m happy that yesterday a compact for the future was adopted with huge unanimity. Of course, not 100 per cent of countries voted, but I think that was the first signal that the UN and the multilateralism are still alive,” he said.
Pellegrini noted that Slovakia, sharing a border with Ukraine, has always advocated for peace negotiations. “Slovakia is a neighbour of Ukraine, where we have now a war behind our Eastern borders… We are now very close to a war conflict. But from the beginning, Slovakia has been an advocate of peace negotiations. We have to do our best to try to sit around the table and start the peace negotiations to stop the war and the killing of people,” he said.
He stressed the urgency of starting peace negotiations rather than just discussing them. “Otherwise, if we just continue to keep the war alive and it doesn’t matter if it is Ukraine or Israel, every second somebody will be killed on both sides of the conflict. So peace negotiations are crucial. We don’t have to speak about it; we have to start to also do something about it,” Pellegrini stated.
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Slovak President -: The Slovak President is the leader of Slovakia, a country in Europe. Right now, the president is Peter Pellegrini.
India -: India is a big country in South Asia. It is known for its rich culture, history, and large population.
China -: China is a large country in East Asia. It has the most people in the world and is known for its ancient history and fast-growing economy.
United States -: The United States, or the US, is a big country in North America. It is known for its influence in world politics, economy, and culture.
Russia-Ukraine conflict -: The Russia-Ukraine conflict is a fight between two countries, Russia and Ukraine. It started in 2014 and has caused a lot of problems and fighting.
United Nations General Assembly -: The United Nations General Assembly is a big meeting where leaders from all over the world come together to talk about important issues. It happens every year.
advocacy for peace -: Advocacy for peace means supporting and working towards stopping wars and conflicts to make the world a safer place.
compact for the future -: A compact for the future is an agreement or plan made by countries to work together for a better and peaceful future.
multilateralism -: Multilateralism means many countries working together to solve problems and make decisions, instead of just one country acting alone.
