Riyadh’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center Hosts Global Dialogue Forum in Lisbon
The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue is making waves in Lisbon, Portugal with its global dialogue forum happening from May 14 to May 16, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.
Transformative Dialogue for Peace in a Changing World
Themed “Transformative Dialogue: Building Alliances for Peace in a Changing World,” this event is a major milestone in the center’s mission to drive global change and peace over the past decade.
Leaders from various decision-making institutions are coming together at the forum to form partnerships that address the challenging issues of today, according to the SPA.
A Platform for Global Leaders
The forum serves as a platform for global political figures, intellectual leaders, and clerics to discuss peaceful coexistence and sustainable development in the face of rapid transformations.
Notable attendees include former French president Francois Hollande, Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, the imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople, Matteo Renzi, former Italian prime minister, and former president of Austria Heinz Fischer.
Advancing Human Rights and Social Cohesion
The forum aims to explore the transformative potential of dialogue to advance human rights, social cohesion, reconciliation, and environmental cooperation in alignment with the center’s mission, as stated by the SPA.
By fostering cooperation among nations, international institutions, and civil society, the forum seeks to promote understanding between cultures and religions.
Shaping Policies for Peaceful Coexistence
With the participation of prominent figures from various fields, this forum has the potential to shape policies and priorities for peaceful coexistence and societal advancement, according to the SPA.