Switzerland has extended an invitation to India to join the upcoming Peace in Ukraine Summit, scheduled for the following month. Acting as a historically neutral mediator, Switzerland seeks to broker an end to the ongoing two-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Set to occur on June 15 and 16 at the Burgenstock resort, the summit aims to foster a shared vision for achieving a fair and enduring peace in Ukraine, according to Swiss officials. The gathering will follow the G7 summit held in Italy.
While India has been extended an invitation and is expected to participate, the extent of its influence remains uncertain. It is unclear whether the Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, or Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend. Of critical importance, the summit coincides closely with the outcomes of the Indian Lok Sabha election on June 4, and depending on these results, ministry formation will be imminent. India is anticipated to provide a response to the invitation in the near future.