Foreign Ministry Official Opens Geneva Peace Forum
His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khalifa, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the opening session of the Geneva Peace Forum. During his speech, he emphasized the importance of international rules and standards governing mediation to achieve peace. He pointed out that mediation goes beyond simply bringing parties together; it relies on trust, neutrality, confidentiality, and commitment to peaceful settlement. These principles enable parties to take risks and negotiate even when reaching an agreement seems impossible. He explained that protecting the principles of mediation and dedicating appropriate space for it, along with multilateral efforts, are essential—especially since conflicts are often not settled through a final victory, and mediation remains a key means of preserving negotiation opportunities. He called on the international community to develop stringent rules to ensure the protection of mediators, stressing that the United Nations should be prepared to defend mediation efforts in accordance with its charter. He affirmed that safeguarding mediation benefits everyone, especially given the increasing challenges and difficulties faced in negotiation processes.
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