site.btaBulgaria Participates in Jeddah Peace Consultations on Ukraine

Bulgaria participated for the first time in consultations on the basic principles for achieving peace held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at the level of national security advisers and political advisers, said the Foreign Ministry on Sunday. The participants agreed that the road to peace in Ukraine goes through the restoration of compliance with the UN Charter and international law. 

The meeting is a continuation of the previous discussions among the G-7, EU, Ukraine and partner countries held in Hiroshima (May 19-21, 2023) and Copenhagen (June 24, 2023).

Bulgaria participated both virtually and on site in Jeddah. The inclusion of this country is a recognition of the government's clear and consistent policy in support of the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, as well as the irrevocable commitment to seek a peaceful solution to the unprovoked war launched by Russia against the people of Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry said.

The Bulgarian side noted that the widest possible international cooperation is a necessary prerequisite for stopping hostilities, as well as for preventing stagnation of the conflict to the detriment of international law, international and regional security. This country stated its readiness to work actively within the framework of the Peace Formula.

Bulgaria condemns Moscow's decision to withdraw from the Grain Deal, using food security and food supply as a weapon to achieve imperial ambitions. The targeted destruction of civilian infrastructure, including port facilities along the Danube River, creates a serious risk of escalation in the region. The entry of Russian warships into the exclusive economic zone of Black Sea countries, including that of Bulgaria, is unacceptable and harms the economic and financial interests of Bulgaria and its citizens.

Bulgaria remains committed to the various options for assisting the export of Ukrainian grain, including through the territory of the country, as well as with the provision of additional material and technical assistance to Kyiv, including in areas such as restoration of the energy system and environmental security the Foreign Ministry's statement concluded. 

National security advisers and representatives of more than 40 countries and international organizations, including the United Nations, participated in the consultations on the basic principles for achieving peace in Jeddah. Among the represented countries were Ukraine, USA, Germany, China, India, Brazil and South Africa, DPA reported.