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  • 4 December
  • 2024

Qatar Fund for Development and Doha Forum Co-Host Panel on Conflict Mediation at Paris Peace Forum 2024

November 11, 2024

Paris, France
11 November 2024
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Doha Forum partnered with the 7th edition of Paris Peace Forum —an annual event dedicated to strengthening global coordination, establishing effective frameworks, building capacities, and driving political momentum.

As part of this partnership, Qatar Fund for Development and Doha Forum co-hosted a vital panel titled, “New Pathways for Conflict Mediation in an Evolving Landscape.” The high-profile session was set against the backdrop of this year’s theme, “Wanted: A Functioning Global Order,” which addressed the urgent need for effective international governance amidst growing geopolitical tensions.

HE Mubarak Ajlan Al Kuwari, Executive Director of Doha Forum, Mr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Aseeri, Acting Director General of QFFD and Maha Al Kuwari, General Manager of Doha Forum, were in attendance, emphasizing Qatar’s ongoing commitment to facilitating constructive dialogue on pressing international issues.

Commenting on the event, HE Mubarak Ajlan Al Kuwari said: “In a year marked by complex geopolitical challenges, Doha Forum and QFFD were honored to co-host an esteemed panel of world-renowned experts to explore the urgent need for innovative, collaborative approaches to mediation. Doha Forum will host its own prominent global summit this December, continuing our commitment to fostering constructive dialogue on the pressing challenges facing the world today.”

Mr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Aseeri, Acting Director General of QFFD stated, “In times of global division and instability, strategic dialogue with global leaders and international stakeholders is not just a necessity but a responsibility. Our partnership with the Paris Peace Forum, alongside Doha Forum as co-host for today’s panel underscores our commitment to innovative approaches in conflict resolution and leverages our unique position to foster partnerships that transcend borders. Together, we are opening new channels for dialogue and cooperation that address today’s complex challenges and contribute to lasting peace.”

Joining the discussion were:

• Jean-Marie Guéhenno: Professor at Columbia University and former United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping (Moderator)
• Maria Fernanda Espinosa: Executive Director of GWL Voices for Change and Inclusion, former 73rd President of the United Nations General Assembly, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Ecuador
• Daniel Levy: President of the U.S./Middle East Project (USMEP)
• Ghassan Salamé: Professor Emeritus of International Relations, Sciences Po Paris

With rising instability in the Middle East and other conflict zones worldwide, the session explored the urgent need for dynamic and flexible approaches to mediation that can adapt to today’s complex geopolitical landscape.

The discussion also addressed the need for inclusive engagement with non-state actors who often play significant roles in these conflicts, highlighting the importance of multilateral frameworks and international law as foundations for effective mediation.

  • Geography France
  • Timeline 2024
  • SDGS PeacePartnerships
  • Sector Economic Development