The genocide in the Gaza Strip and crisis in Sudan were among the key areas of focus in the top Qatari official’s remarks.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, highlighted the lack of global justice globally during his opening address at the 23rd Doha Forum.
“Our world is witnessing an unprecedented escalation of crises due to the absence of accountability,” Sheikh Mohammed told more than 6,000 participants at the Sheraton Hotel on Saturday.
The theme of the Doha Forum’s current edition, held under the patronage of Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress”.
Sheikh Mohammed’s speech built on the slogan by placing great emphasis on the need of applying justice globally without double standards while pointing to the lack of confidence in the international system.
“The world does not need more promises but needs justice practiced by all without double standards,” he said.
The genocide in the Gaza Strip and crisis in Sudan were among the key areas of focus in the top Qatari official’s remarks.
“The Palestinian people’s suffering under blatant violations of international law, along with the tragedies witnessed in Sudan from massacres to severe abuses, all highlight that achieving justice and protecting rights are indispensable conditions for preserving the region’s stability and preventing its fragmentation,” Sheikh Mohammed stressed.
Qatar’s role as a facilitator of dialogue was another highlight of Sheikh Mohammed’s speech, where he reiterated his country’s unwavering commitment to bringing together adversaries.
This came a day after Qatar succeeded in mediating between the Colombian government and the self-proclaimed EGC.
“Qatar continues its active mediating role as one of the pillars of its foreign policy, taking the initiative to open channels of dialogue, provide reliable negotiation platforms and facilitate understandings between conflicting parties,” Sheikh Mohammed added.
Sheikh Tamim then presented the annual Doha Forum award to Alex Thier and Saad Mohseni for their “transformative” efforts especially in Palestine and Afghanistan to provide children with access to education.
The most prominent speakers this year include Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Microsoft Founder Bill Gates, and United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese.
The discussions will focus on various topics and themes including geopolitical tensions and technological advancements such as artificial intelligence.
