Abu Dhabi Forum For Peace Engages At World In The Making Summit 2025 In Vatican City

The Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace took part in the 'World in the Making Summit', also known as the 'Shape the World Summit 2025'. This event occurred at the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Vatican City, Rome, on June 12 and 13. It gathered decision-makers, business leaders, and academics to create a shared vision for a more harmonious world.

Shaikh Al Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, delivered a speech titled "Challenges of Peace in a Hostile World." He stressed that peace-building is an ongoing effort and an unending goal. "When well-being and security prevail, we talk about peace to preserve and sustain it; and when wars and unrest escalate, calling for peace becomes a vital necessity and a moral duty to save humanity and protect nations," he said.

He highlighted that peace is not just a temporary human state but a "system of human values that yields tranquillity and reassurance, which settle in hearts and minds." Bin Bayyah reviewed several initiatives launched by the Forum to establish a narrative of peace. These initiatives have gained international recognition and engagement.

One major achievement of the Forum over the past decade has been removing religion from being associated with violence. Instead, religion has been turned into a constructive force. This shift aims to make religion part of the solution rather than part of the problem. The Secretary-General explained that building global peace is a shared human endeavour requiring reorienting resources toward stability.

He emphasised that humanity can only rise from war's depths through values like goodness, love, and justice. This approach fosters human fraternity based on shared values. On June 11, during his visit to Italy, Bin Bayyah participated in a roundtable titled "Changing the Conversation on Religious Freedom: A Holistic Approach to Human Development," organised by the Atlantic Council.

Global Recognition

Bin Bayyah presented documents such as the Marrakech Declaration on Religious Minorities' Rights in the Islamic World. Other notable documents include the New Alliance of Virtue Charter and the Abu Dhabi Declaration for Inclusive Citizenship. These efforts promote wisdom and justice on a platform of peace.

The summit served as an opportunity for various leaders to discuss ways to build a better world. The focus was on creating harmony through shared visions and collaborative efforts. The Forum's initiatives represent milestones in building a humanitarian future based on peace values.

The Secretary-General's participation in these discussions highlights his commitment to fostering global peace through dialogue and collaboration. His contributions reflect the UAE's vision for promoting peaceful coexistence worldwide.

With inputs from WAM