14th World Peace Forum Calls for International Security Cooperation in Global Peace
Diplomats, scholars, and policymakers from more than 80 countries gathered in Beijing this week for the 14th World Peace Forum, where speakers emphasized the need for stronger international cooperation to address rising geopolitical tensions and emerging security challenges.
The forum, held under the theme "Global Governance and International Security Cooperation: Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusiveness," welcomed over 400 participants to discuss various issues, including conflicts in the Middle East, global governance reform, major-power relations, and the security implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in armed conflict.
Jointly organized by Tsinghua University and the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs, the forum has positioned itself as one of China's key non-governmental platforms for international security dialogue. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony on July 3, while Tsinghua University President Li Luming offered welcoming remarks. The event was moderated by Yang Bin, Vice Chancellor of the Tsinghua University Council and Secretary-General of the World Peace Forum.
Key speakers included prominent figures such as Mushahid Hussain Sayed, former Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee of Pakistan; Kim Sung-Hwan, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea; Hina Rabbani Khar, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan; Abdel Elah Al Khatib, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan; and Gareth Evans, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia.
The World Peace Forum serves as a platform for promoting mutual understanding and fostering collective responses to global challenges. Its focus on shared responsibility highlights the importance of multilateral cooperation, especially in light of shifting global power dynamics. The event garnered considerable media attention, with more than 200 journalists from over 70 domestic and international outlets in attendance, reaffirming its role as a vital venue for advancing peace, stability, and sustainable development worldwide.