Argentine President Miley arrived at the Peace Summit, Colombian leader ignored

Argentine President Miley arrived at the Peace Summit, Colombian leader ignored Diana Kwasniewska

President of Argentina Miley arrived at the Peace Summit/Collage 24 Channel

Argentine President Javier Miley arrived at the Peace Summit in Switzerland. It was previously said that he would not participate in the event, but he changed his mind.

The leader of Colombia planned to attend the summit. Instead, he refused to participate in the summit, writes 24 Channel.

What is known about the Argentine leader’s arrival at the Peace Summit

Argentine leader Javier Miley arrived at the Peace Summit in Switzerland. He took part in the official welcoming ceremony of the participants. The Argentine President was met by the leaders of Ukraine and Switzerland.

In our country we adhere to the principles of justice… We condemn any violence, even between individuals. And we do not support violence in conflicts. War can never be a solution to problems, war is not a legitimate instrument, war is the last thing people do,” Miley said.

He stated that he expresses support to the Ukrainian people and Vladimir Zelensky from the people of Argentina. The politician added that they adhere to the ideas of peace, share the principles of non-aggression, justice and private property.

By the way, on June 11, the media wrote that the Argentine leader would attend the Peace Summit. He also has a meeting planned with Vladimir Zelensky.

Why the President of Colombia did not arrive at the Summit

Colombian President Gustavo Petro planned to attend the Global Peace Summit. However, Blu Radio, citing the country's leader, announced the cancellation of the visit to Switzerland.

The Colombian leader told reporters that the summit would not be able to lead to peace between Ukraine and Russia.

Latin America does not want new wars. We want a speedy establishment of peace, an end to genocide against the Palestinian people, as well as the search for difficult ways to resolve the war between Ukraine and Russia,” said Gustavo Petr.

It is worth noting that on the eve of the summit Switzerland said that 100 delegations would take part in the event. Among them are 57 heads of state and government from all regions of the world.

At a press conference on the occasion of the opening of the event, Vladimir Zelensky said that 101 countries and international organizations had arrived at the summit.