On the sidelines of the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Arusha, Algerian Doctor Fatih Boutoubika, President of the African Parliament, met with Oleksandr Kornienko, First Deputy Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament. The meeting focused on the potential role of the African Parliament in supporting African mediation efforts and promoting dialogue to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The meeting was held in response to Ukraine's invitation to renew African engagement, based on the peace mission undertaken by several African leaders in June 2023. Both parties discussed the importance of parliamentary diplomacy and continued communication to support efforts to bring the parties to the negotiating table. They also emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Doctor Fatih Boutoubika called for an immediate ceasefire and the start of political negotiations without delay, stressing the importance of preventing further escalation and its consequences for the people in the region and at the international level. He also emphasized the need to respect international law and human rights, including respect for the territorial integrity of states and their national sovereignty.
The meeting highlighted the importance of continued diplomatic engagement and the role that African institutions can play in supporting dialogue and seeking peace. The parties also discussed the potential for the African Parliament to contribute to international efforts to resolve the conflict.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has significant implications for global peace and security. The international community has been calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, and African leaders have been actively engaged in peace efforts. The meeting between Doctor Boutoubika and Deputy Speaker Kornienko is part of these efforts.
The African Parliament has been playing an active role in promoting peace and stability in Africa. The meeting with the Ukrainian parliament deputy highlights the parliament's commitment to supporting international peace efforts. The parties agreed to continue communication and coordination to support peace efforts.
The meeting between Doctor Fatih Boutoubika and Oleksandr Kornienko demonstrates the ongoing efforts of the international community to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia through peaceful means. The parties emphasized the importance of continued diplomatic engagement and the role of African institutions in supporting peace efforts.
Key points
- Doctor Fatih Boutoubika calls for immediate ceasefire and start of political negotiations
- African Parliament to support African mediation efforts and promote dialogue
- Meeting highlights importance of parliamentary diplomacy and continued communication
