Ukraine strengthens ties with Asia, Africa, and Latin America in Davos meetings

At the fourth meeting of national security advisors and political advisors in Davos, the Ukrainian delegation held a series of meetings with representatives from Asian, African, Latin American, and Oceanian countries. 

Rubryka reports, citing the President's Office, that following President Volodymyr Zelensky's directive, the Ukrainian delegation, including Head of the President's Office Andrii Yermak and his deputies Andrii Sybiha and Ihor Zhovkva, along with Deputy Foreign Minister Mykola Tochytskyi, had several meetings during the Davos summit to discuss the implementation of the Ukraine Peace Formula, the statement said.

In one meeting, the Ukrainian delegation met with the Deputy Head of Bahrain's Strategic Security Bureau, Ali bin Nasser Abdulla Fadhel. Ukraine expressed gratitude for Bahrain's participation in the Davos meeting and emphasized the Gulf countries' crucial role in implementing the Ukrainian Peace Formula despite global challenges.

The discussions also focused on global food security, highlighting Bahrain's value in this process and its involvement in the Ukrainian humanitarian initiative "Grain from Ukraine." Both sides reaffirmed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding dialogue.

Representatives of Ukraine met with the Deputy Secretary-General of Qatar's National Security Council, Hamad Khamis Al Kubaisi, expressing gratitude for Qatar's assistance, particularly on the humanitarian front. Ukraine thanked Qatar for its active role in the return of Ukrainian children illegally abducted, deported, and forcibly displaced by Russia.

The parties exchanged views on further coordination efforts, discussing Qatar's involvement in Ukraine's post-war recovery and the Ukrainian initiative "Grain from Ukraine."

The Ukrainian delegation also held a meeting with the Director of Libya's Center for Strategic Research and National Security, Mukhtar Abu Saa. They discussed ways to enhance bilateral political dialogue, and Ukraine invited Libya to join the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative to increase food supply to Africa and Asia, ensuring global food security.

During a meeting with Brazil's Chief Presidential Advisor Celso Amorim, Yermak thanked Brazil for its consistent support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity since the onset of the Russian invasion, particularly at the UN. They extensively discussed cooperation between Ukraine and Latin American countries and crucial issues on the bilateral agenda, including economic cooperation prospects.

The Ukrainian delegation met with Argentina's Deputy Foreign Minister, Marcia Rosa Levaggi, expressing gratitude for Argentina's hospitality during President Zelensky's recent visit. They emphasized Ukraine's high expectations for the successful implementation of agreements reached between the leaders of the two countries.

Representatives from Ukraine highly praised Argentina's support for organizing the Ukraine–Latin America summit and discussed prospects for economic cooperation in the near future.

The Ukrainian delegation also met with Mexico's Deputy Foreign Minister, Jennifer Feller, expressing gratitude for Mexico's participation in consultations on the Ukrainian Peace Formula in Davos. They expressed hope for Mexico's involvement in implementing this peaceful initiative.

Special attention was given to cooperation between Ukraine and Latin American countries. Ukraine invited Mexico to support the organization of the Ukraine–Latin America summit later this year.

A separate meeting took place between the Ukrainian delegation and the Chilean Ambassador to Switzerland, Frank Tressler Zamorano. They highlighted the high level of relations between the two countries at the presidential level, especially the meeting in September in New York. Ukraine thanked Chile for its participation in implementing the Peace Formula and political support.

A meeting with the Deputy Director-General for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, Alejandro Costa, focused on the importance of implementing agreements reached during the December meeting of the two countries' presidents.

During a meeting with the Australian Ambassador to Switzerland, Elizabeth Day, the Ukrainian side expressed gratitude for Australia's support and assistance. They discussed Ukraine's defense needs, further cooperation in humanitarian demining, and Australia's involvement in projects for Ukraine's recovery.

The key focus during negotiations was on the following:

• Implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
• Strengthening global security, particularly food security.
• Bilateral cooperation on a wide range of mutually beneficial issues.

In Davos, the Ukrainian delegation also met with representatives from Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Denmark, India, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nigeria, and the United Nations. The Ukrainian side held meetings with representatives from over 50 countries and international organizations.

During the negotiations, the main attention was given to the Ukrainian Peace Formula and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.

Davos Summit

On January 14, the fourth meeting of national security advisors and political advisors took place in Davos, Switzerland, with the participation of the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andrii Yermak.

Representatives from 81 countries and international organizations participated in the event. Despite receiving an invitation and having a large delegation in Davos, China chose to ignore the meeting. Notably, the previous meeting, held in Malta, had 66 participants.

During the meeting, five points of the Ukrainian Peace Formula were discussed:

• Withdrawal of Russian troops.
• Restoration of justice.
• Environmental safety.
• Prevention of escalation and recurrence of war.
• Confirmation of the end of the war.

On January 14, a meeting of leading diplomats took place in Davos to prepare the ground for a peaceful plan to settle the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian representatives included Defense Minister Rustem Umierov and Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets.

On Monday, January 15, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky began a working visit to Switzerland. He is expected to address the forum with a special speech on the panel titled "Achievements in Security and Cooperation in a Fragmented World."

The Ukrainian delegation in Davos also held meetings with representatives from European countries.