The United Arab Emirates is set to host the 'Summit of Values' in Abu Dhabi in December 2027. The event will be a collaborative effort with the organization 'Religions for Peace' and is expected to draw over 1,000 participants from various religious, intellectual, and government backgrounds, as well as representatives from international organizations and civil society institutions.
The summit will take place over five days and feature debates and workshops aimed at uniting efforts around common human values and developing a roadmap for strengthening international cooperation. According to Ambassador Cheikh Al-Mahfouz bin Boyé, the Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, the summit seeks to translate these principles into concrete and sustainable initiatives.
During the high-level ministerial conference of the International Alliance for Freedom of Religion or Belief in Prague, Ambassador bin Boyé presented the UAE's strategy for promoting peace. He emphasized that the UAE has established itself as a model for promoting tolerance, social cohesion, and interreligious and intercultural dialogue.
The UAE's approach to peace goes beyond the absence of war and conflict, encompassing the establishment of trust, the reinforcement of justice, and the guarantee of dignified living conditions. Ambassador bin Boyé highlighted the country's experience as a model of coexistence among different religions and cultures, with nearly 200 nationalities residing in the UAE.
The Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace is working to promote dialogue and reconciliation, shifting from theoretical dialogue to joint action and from post-conflict management to conflict anticipation and prevention. Ambassador bin Boyé stressed the importance of forging strategic partnerships between governments, religious leaders, academic institutions, and civil society organizations.
These partnerships should be built on a common vision, clear priorities, and measurable action plans. The success of such partnerships should be measured by their real impact on people's lives and their ability to prevent conflicts and strengthen security and stability.
Ambassador bin Boyé concluded by emphasizing that the challenge facing the world is not the absence of common values but the need for collective will to translate these values into organized and sustainable actions. He added that diversity in religions and cultures does not hinder cooperation to protect humanity and build a safer and more just future.
Key points
- The UAE's strategy for promoting peace focuses on tolerance, social cohesion, and interreligious and intercultural dialogue.
- The 'Summit of Values' aims to unite efforts around common human values and develop a roadmap for strengthening international cooperation.
- The success of partnerships will be measured by their real impact on people's lives and their ability to prevent conflicts and strengthen security and stability.
