Media reports India refusing to send its officials to Zelensky`s peace summit
(MENAFN) India finds itself at the center of a diplomatic puzzle as it refrains from sending senior officials to the upcoming Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland, according to reports from national media outlets. While New Delhi is still mulling over its level of participation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar are unlikely to attend the conference slated for June 15-16 at the Burgenstock Resort, as anonymous sources revealed to the Hindustan Times.
The absence of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, who represented India at a similar gathering hosted by Saudi Arabia last August, further underscores India's cautious approach to the Switzerland conference. Notably, Russia, a key player in the Ukraine conflict, has not been extended an invitation to the event, citing a divergence in perspectives regarding the proposed roadmap for conflict resolution.
India's stance on the Ukraine issue is multifaceted, reflecting its aspirations as a leader within the Global South while navigating complex geopolitical dynamics. Despite positioning itself as an advocate for diplomatic solutions to the Moscow-Kiev conflict, India has refrained from overtly condemning Russia, drawing criticism from Western powers.
Modi's recent assertion of India's commitment to championing the interests of the Global South underscores the nation's diplomatic ambitions on the world stage. However, India's refusal to denounce Moscow and its criticism of Western sanctions against Russia highlight the delicate balance New Delhi seeks to maintain between its principles of non-alignment and its evolving role in global affairs.
As India treads carefully amidst mounting international pressure and divergent geopolitical interests, its absence from the Ukraine peace conference signals a nuanced approach to diplomacy, characterized by a delicate balancing act between neutrality and strategic engagement.
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