India to participate in Ukraine peace talks hosted by Saudi Arabia

India has been invited to participate in Ukraine peace talks hosted by Saudi Arabia, scheduled for August 5 and 6. The invitation comes as Saudi Arabia reaches out to Western nations, Ukraine, and some major developing countries to discuss the peace plan put forward by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy earlier in the year.

Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson for Ministry of External Affairs confirmed India's attendance at the meeting to be held in Jeddah. Bagchi emphasized that India's participation aligns with its long-standing stance that dialogue and diplomacy are essential in resolving conflicts. By engaging in the peace talks, India aims to support efforts towards finding a peaceful



resolution to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. However, Russia is excluded from the meeting at Jeddah.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been actively advocating his 10-point peace plan, even discussing it with US President Joe Biden and other world leaders. Zelenskyy has been urging the international community to come together for a global peace summit based on his proposed plan.

The situation in Ukraine has been a matter of international concern due to the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War and the annexation of Crimea by Russia. The conflict has caused significant human suffering and geopolitical tensions in the region.