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In this high-level panel, five government ministers from diverse regions discuss the critical role of international meetings and conferences in mediating geopolitical tensions. Drawing from real-world diplomatic experiences, the session explores how structured dialogue, neutral venues, and multilateral engagement can contribute to peacebuilding and crisis resolution in today’s complex global landscape.

• YB Datuk Dr. Haji Hazland bin Abang Haji Hipni, Deputy Minister, Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak​
• H.E. Gloria De León, Minister of Tourism, Panama
• H.E. Saad bin Ali bin Saad Al Kharji, Chairman, Qatar Tourism Authority
• Pedro Machado, Secretary of State, Portugal

Learning Outcomes for Delegates:

1. Understand how international meetings can serve as neutral platforms for dialogue and diplomacy during geopolitical crises.
2. Gain insights into the role of governments and multilateral forums in fostering peaceful solutions through structured engagement.
3. Learn practical strategies for designing meetings that encourage constructive discourse and build trust across political and cultural divides.

Moderator: Marta Gomes, President, ICCA