The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), in partnership with the g7+, co-organised the Roundtable “The Impact of the War in the Middle East on Conflict-Affected States”, an initiative dedicated to reflecting on the geopolitical, economic and humanitarian implications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East for countries affected by fragility and conflict.
IPDAL was represented by Vitaliy Venislavskyy, Member of the Institute’s Advisory Board, who moderated the session and led a high-level discussion among international experts and representatives on the challenges that the current international context poses to the world’s most vulnerable regions.
The keynote speaker was Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, who shared his perspective on the impact of the war in the Middle East on conflict-affected states. In his remarks, he highlighted the importance of dialogue, international cooperation and strengthened multilateralism as essential tools for conflict prevention and resolution, as well as for promoting international peace and stability.
Among the speakers was also Helder da Costa, Secretary-General of the g7+, who addressed the potential consequences of the current developments in the Middle East for conflict-affected countries, emphasising the need for a coordinated international response that takes into account the specific vulnerabilities of these states.
The roundtable provided a strategic forum for discussing the impact of current geopolitical tensions on international stability, bringing together policymakers, institutional representatives and experts to examine the challenges that contemporary conflicts pose to security, development and international cooperation.
Through its participation in this initiative, IPDAL reaffirms its commitment to promoting international dialogue and strategic reflection on the world’s most pressing challenges, contributing to stronger cooperation between different regions and international stakeholders.
