Kuwait City: Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute, affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a seminar on "The Art of Diplomacy in Resolving Conflicts."
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Dean of the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Dr. Athar Sultan Khan, along with heads of foreign missions and diplomats, presented at the seminar. Dr. Khan highlighted the pressing global challenges and the critical role of diplomacy, citing that the world currently has more than 122.6 million forcibly displaced people due to wars and conflicts. He emphasized that these figures indicate a deterioration in the international system and a decline in the effectiveness of traditional diplomacy.
Dr. Khan stressed the importance of the return of displaced people to their homelands as a crucial component of any political solution and peace agreement. He advocated for adopting the concept of real diplomacy through dialogue, a method developed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Geneva School of Diplomacy, as a tool for resolving conflicts and achieving peace.
Dr. Khan further stated that engaging in dialogue and consultation with all parties, including non-governmental entities, is the only way to address complex conflicts and achieve sustainable solutions.