Selenskyi thanks President Amherd by telephone for her support
Published: Friday, Jan 12th 2024, 12:40
Updated At: Friday, Jan 12th 2024, 12:40
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has congratulated the new Swiss President Viola Amherd on her presidency and thanked her for Switzerland's support for Ukraine. Selenskyi made the announcement on Friday on the short message platform X.
In their conversation, the two parties emphasized the growing momentum of the bilateral dialogue between Ukraine and Switzerland, the press release continued. Selenskyi also thanked Switzerland for organizing the Ukraine conference planned ahead of the Davos World Economic Forum.
The head of communications at the Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) confirmed Selenskyi's call on Friday when asked. Viola Amherd had received the wishes of the Ukrainian President, said Renato Kalbermatten. Kalbermatten added that Switzerland was pleased to be able to make a contribution to peacebuilding.
Peace formula meeting on Sunday
A conference on Ukraine will take place in Davos on Sunday this year, immediately before the World Economic Forum (WEF). At the 4th so-called peace formula meeting, security advisors from over 80 countries will discuss the future of Ukraine and the so-called Ukrainian peace formula with a ten-point plan for an end to the Russian war of aggression.
However, these are not actual peace talks. Russia is not taking part. The main purpose of the conference is to keep Ukraine's allies in line. The results presented by the working groups that discussed the ten principles will be discussed. The next steps are also to be discussed.
Zelenskyi himself plans to give a speech at the WEF in Davos on Tuesday. In his short message on Friday, the Ukrainian president also wished the Swiss people all the best for the new year.
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