PCOC: Doha Forum Ideal Opportunity for Exchanging Visions, Views on Prominent Regional Issues

Doha, November 29 (QNA) - The Permanent Committee for Organizing Conferences (PCOC) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored that the 21st edition of the Doha Forum, which convenes on Dec. 10-11, will represent an ideal opportunity to exchange ideas and views on the prominent regional and international issues in light of the participation of leaders of states, heads of government and ministers from various countries of the world in the forum.
    In this context, the committee held a press conference on Wednesday, where HE Executive Director of the PCOC and Doha Forum Mubarak bin Ajlan Al Kuwari, Director General of the Doha Forum Fatima Mohammed Al Baker, and Director of Media and Communication Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ibrahim Sultan Al Hashmi talked.
    During the press conference, HE Mubarak bin Ajlan AL Kuwari said that the 2023 edition of the forum will be distinguished in terms of attendance, which brings together leaders of states, heads of government and ministers from various countries of the world, along with many decision and policymakers in various fields. He indicated that the Doha Forum provides an important opportunity to exchange opinions, ideas, and visions related to the topics of the forum.
    He stressed the State of Qatar's constant endeavor to discuss various issues through dialogue and joint cooperation, noting that the 2023 edition of the forum is distinguished by the presence of new partners from Latin America and East Asia, which indicates the expansion of the forum's base to include almost all continents of the world. He expressed his hope that the forum would come out with distinctive results through the discussion sessions and workshops that will be held during it.
    Executive Director of the PCOC and Doha Forum highlighted that attracting participants in the Forum from various countries of the world represents an important opportunity for civil society and other sectors in the country to benefit from the experiences of attendees at the Doha Forum, exchange ideas, and build relationships with them. He stressed the endeavors of the PCOC to attract experts and specialists from various countries of the world to benefit from their presence in the State of Qatar, and to build relationships and partnerships with many state institutions, indicating that all state institutions were invited to attend and participate in the forum.
    He also pointed out that the best experience would be provided to the guests of the State of Qatar during the period of the forum through various tourism and cultural programs, as well as organizing visits to archaeological sites and tourist sites in the country, in cooperation with Qatar Tourism and Qatar Museums.
    For her part, Director General of the Doha Forum Fatima Mohammed Al Baker said that the forum, which will convene on Dec. 10-11 in cooperation with various strategic and local partners as well as content makers, would highlight four main axes, including international relations and security, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, economic development, and sustainability. She pointed out that the forum would witness discussions in various contexts related to current situations and circumstances at the regional and international levels, indicating that the forum will include 18 main sessions and 35 side sessions.
    In turn, Director of the Media and Communication Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ibrahim Sultan Al Hashmi talked about media partnerships that aim to spread the forum's message and objectives. He called on media professionals wishing to cover the forum's activities and sessions to take the initiative to register, which is still available to them. He noted that the forum's website will be constantly updated, which will contribute to making all details and information related to the forum and the participants available. (QNA)