90 states and organistions meet in Nidwalden this weekend

(c) Bürgenstock Resort

Swiss officials say 90 countries and organisations will be meeting in canton Nidwalden to discuss how to bring lasting peace to Ukraine.

The aim to is come up with a plan that adheres to international law and lays the ground work for further talks, which will include Russia. 

The talks at the Bürgenstock resort will not just be about Ukraine. There will also be discussions about the global situation involving prisoners of war and food security, according to the Foreign Minister, Ignazio Cassis. 

The countries will be represented by either the heads of government or ministers. The Federal Council will reveal the list at the end of the week. 

Talks start on Saturday.

More from Bitesize News

  • Govt rejects service for women

    The Federal Council is firmly rejecting the initiative that would require all Swiss women to perform military or civilian service for the community.

  • Govt against inheritance tax measure

    The Federal Council has launched its campaign against the Socialist Youth’s “For the Future” initiative, which will be voted on November 30.

  • Lausanne injection site is 'chaos'

    Business owners in the centre of Lausanne are sounding the alarm over conditions around the drug consumption room at Place de la Riponne.

  • Is Aldi killing bakeries?

    More and more bakeries are shutting down, and now discount giant Aldi is turning up the heat.

  • Young adults stay at home longer

    Young adults in Switzerland are staying longer in the family home.

  • More renewable power

    Electricity from renewable sources is gaining ground in Geneva. It rose by 7% last year and now covers 37% of the canton’s total electricity consumption, according to figures released from the Canton and the Geneva Industrial Services.

Download our app

  • Available on the App Store
  • Available on Google Play