rki.news | Source: Xinhua
The ninth Paris Peace Forum opened in the French capital on Tuesday, calling for stronger international cooperation to address global challenges involving security, climate, technology and development.
Held under the theme “From Sovereignty to Cooperation,” the two-day forum brings together more than 350 speakers from around the world for over 80 discussion sessions.
The discussions focus on four main areas: peace and geopolitics, the environment, development and emerging technologies. A separate Child Summit is also being held to discuss children’s welfare.
Organisers said the forum comes at a time of growing pressure on multilateral institutions and international law, stressing the need for countries to work together while respecting national sovereignty.
Philippe Etienne, president of the Paris Peace Forum, said sovereignty should not mean isolation but should include responsibility for international cooperation.
In a video address, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also stressed the importance of cooperation, calling for a multipolar world based on international law.
First held in 2018, the Paris Peace Forum provides a platform for international dialogue on major global challenges.
