On 15 and 16 June 2024, Switzerland is organising a Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the Bürgenstock (Canton of Nidwalden). The aim of that heads of state and government meeting, is to develop a common understanding of a path towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. This should be the basis for a peace process.

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Following up on Ukraine’s request Switzerland has invited over 160 delegations from around the world to join for the first Summit on Peace in Ukraine on 15-16 June 2024 at the Bürgenstock resort.

The summit will build on the discussions that have taken place in recent months, notably the Ukrainian peace formula and other peace proposals based on the UN Charter and key principles of international law. The overarching objective of the summit is to inspire a future peace process. To achieve this, the summit intends to:

• Provide a platform for dialogue on ways towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine based on international law and the UN Charter;
• Promote a common understanding of a possible framework to reach this goal;
• Jointly define a roadmap on how to involve both parties in a future peace process.

The participation of a wide range of states and their contributions to the discussion will be crucial to reach these goals. Switzerland has a long tradition of promoting dialogue. Thus, it considers the exchange of different views on the way to peace in Ukraine of vital importance.

List of participating states and organisations

The list of participating states and organisations of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, as of 14 June, can be found under the following link:

List of participating states and organisations (as of 14 June 2024)(PDF, 4 Pages, 269.8 kB, English)

Opening Plenary (15.05.2024) : opening speeches by states and organisations

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Statements on video

Media Corner

Check the Media Corner to follow parts of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine programme via livestream or find information on how to retrieve video footage and photos.

Q&A

How many states have been invited?

How many states will take part in the summit?

What led to Switzerland hosting the Summit on Peace in Ukraine?

What is the aim of the summit?

Why did you choose the Bürgenstock resort?

Does it make sense to discuss peace while the war in Ukraine continues to rage on?

In addition to the FDFA, which departments are involved in this summit?

What will it cost to organise this summit?

Have representatives of Swiss NGOs also been invited?

Did Russia receive an official invitation?

China will not participate in the summit. To what extent can the summit contribute to peace in Ukraine if not only Russia but also China will not be present?

What does it mean for Swiss neutrality if Switzerland organises a peace summit that excludes Russia?

What does the summit programme look like? What specific topics will be on the agenda for the heads of state and government?

Why were these specific topics chosen?

Will there be a final declaration communicating the outcome of the summit?

At present, there is no end in sight to the war. What else is Switzerland doing for Ukraine?

What will the security arrangements look like during the summit?

• News feed on UkraineThe latest news on federal government action with regard to the war in Ukraine.
• Federal measures since 24 February 2022Since 24 February 2022, Switzerland’s federal government has been taking a range of measures to help people affected by the war in Ukraine.

• Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2022) in LuganoIn Lugano in July 2022, 59 delegations laid the political groundwork for Ukraine’s recovery process.
• Switzerland’s good officesThrough the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, Switzerland is fostering dialogue to improve the prospects of a negotiated solution.

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