Doha: Qatar announced on Saturday that the ongoing suffering of the Palestinian people, coupled with the atrocities in Sudan, underscores the urgent need for justice and protection of rights to maintain regional stability and prevent fragmentation.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the remarks were delivered by Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman, at the opening of the 23rd Doha Forum 2025. The event, held in Doha under the theme "Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress," was attended by Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad along with several heads of state, governments, and international and regional organizations.
Sheikh Mohammad emphasized that fair solutions are crucial for building lasting peace and curbing cycles of conflict and division. He warned that the absence of accountability is a significant flaw in the international system, a flaw that is particularly evident in the region. He noted that repeated crises have demonstrated that minimal crisis management or temporary international compromises, which do not address the root causes of conflicts, are no longer sustainable solutions.
He further elaborated that unresolved crises tend to become more complex and spill across borders, emphasizing that short-term agreements do not halt history but merely postpone its consequences. Sheikh Mohammad stressed the need for the world to restore trust in the rule of law, create a more equitable international system, and empower communities and humanitarian organizations as genuine partners in shaping a more stable and inclusive future.
Highlighting Qatar's successful mediation record and the international trust it enjoys, Sheikh Mohammad argued that mediation should not be viewed as a political luxury or a tool of convenience, but as a sincere and stable approach. He stated that real peace begins with inclusion, not exclusion, and with expanding common ground rather than deepening division.
This approach was exemplified in a recent breakthrough on Friday, when Qatar, in collaboration with Norway, Spain, and Switzerland, facilitated a vital agreement between the Colombian government and the self-declared Ejercito Gaitanista de Colombia (EGC) group. Sheikh Mohammad noted that the deal offers a genuine opportunity to enhance security and dignity for Colombians and provides communities affected by the conflict with a practical glimmer of hope after years of violence.
Sheikh Mohammad emphasized that the world does not need more promises but rather justice applied without double standards, responsibility shared without favoritism, and the courage to translate words into action. He expressed hope that the forum would serve as another step toward this goal and as a platform to deepen cooperation between governments, societies, and humanitarian organizations for a fairer and safer future for all humanity.
He also mentioned that this year's forum theme reflects a common reality, as the gap between rhetoric and practice widens and justice is often absent from the path of international law in a world where interests often eclipse principles and power replaces legal norms.
During the forum, Qatar's Amir honored Alex Thier and Saad Mohseni with the Doha Forum 2025 Award, recognizing their contributions to supporting education for children in Palestine and Afghanistan.