MOON Chung-in, at his press conference, explained the current South Korean government’s emphasis on #peace and cooperation, and its aim to continue a #StrategicCooperative partnership with China.🇨🇳🇰🇷 #WPF2025

In the session on China-U.S. relations in the Trump 2.0 era, speakers noted that while #tensions persist, both sides are undergoing changes. Despite #distrust, many areas for #cooperation remain. “We must nurture the embers of trust and build from there.”🇨🇳🇺🇸

At a panel session on #BRICS and global order, Amb. GALVÃO Marcos 巴西驻华大使馆 | Embaixada do Brasil na China emphasized the group’s role in promoting a more sustainable world. From #ClimateAction to #EnergyTransition, BRICS contributes by embracing diversity over rigid formalism. “Change is possible.”

AI is increasingly integrated into armed conflicts, from #space-based sensors to #CognitiveWarfare. Mr. VIGNATI, Mauro noted AI should remain a tool under human control, not an autonomous actor, with risks of misuse in #cyberspace.

🇨🇳🇪🇺 In the session on #ChinaEU relations, speakers stressed the need to move from intention to #implementation. Despite differences and #mistrust, both sides can promote joint oversight of the global economic system to seize the post-COVID “window of #opportunity”.

Speaking on China-Africa cooperation, Mr. GUO Chongli, Special Researcher at the China-Africa Institute, said the #FOCAC offers top-level support. With summit-level engagement and preferential trade, China gives a “grand gift” to help Africa prosper. 🌍

“We must neither abandon our aspiration for peace, nor our faith in diplomacy.” quoted by Mr. MAHMOOD, Sohail, former foreign secretary of Pakistan.

The third plenary session examined how the #GlobalSouth can advance peace and prosperity by building on its legacy of #anticolonial struggle and embracing today’s #multipolar world. Amid global disorder, there is an opportunity for enhanced South-South cooperation.

At the #WPF Lunch Meeting, our esteemed speaker Mr. Li Guoping, Chief Engineer of CNSA, emphasized China’s firm opposition to #SpaceMilitarization and its active contribution to the #BRI, with the #BeiDou system now serving over 140 countries.

“Cooperative security means finding security with others, not against them.” In the final plenary, former Russian PM FRADKOV, Mikhail urged a new #EurasianSecurityFramework based on #WWII lessons. Rebuilding crisis management mechanisms is key to fostering #DurablePeace.

Mr. MOON Chung-in mentioned that, “#ConflictPrevention can be more important than #ConflictResolution” #TrackIIDiplomacy and stronger #UNMechanisms are vital to restoring the authority of the UN Charter and ensuring #GlobalSecurity.

Dr. Pascal Boniface, Founding Director of IRIS, stated that #cooperation is the most important strategic issue in today’s world. He emphasized the need to work together to uphold international law, especially in areas of conflict.

At the panel on #EuropeanSecurity, Mr. Feng Zhongping remarked that the EU hopes to lead its own security efforts, as relying on others is not a better option. “#RevivingEurope” requires building a new architecture that addresses both #military and #non-military threats.

“#MiddlePowers are not great powers, but should be key pillars of #InternationalPrinciples.” Amid intensifying #rivalry, they must adopt #independent foreign policies, form #issue-based coalitions, and foster habits of dialogue to support a more inclusive global order.

As #GlobalizationFragments and supply risks rise, speakers emphasized the need to rethink traditional approaches to #EconomicSecurity. Mr. Li Xiangyang highlighted spillover effects of #securitization, calling for a renewed global consensus to balance development with resilience.

“Occupation is a violation of international law; the use of force must not replace the rule of law.” Mr. Nabil Fahmy called for a #multilateral approach, #UNGuarantees, and political will. He also recognized China's balanced ties in the region as a platform for mediation efforts.

Mr. Dai Huaicheng, Secretary-General of CACDA called for renewed diplomacy as the Iranian nuclear issue reaches a crossroads. He stressed the need to strengthen #multilateral frameworks and address new challenges like AI to safeguard global strategic #stability.

Unlike past eras marked by rigid #IdeologicalBlocs, today's competition reflects national-level transformations and divergent expectations. A fragmented world demands more inclusive and flexible #conversations. #WPF2025

At the plenary keynote speech, H.R.H. Prince Turki AlFaisal (KFCRIS) called for stronger cooperation among all states at both regional and global levels. He urged reform of the international order based on #UNPrinciples, stressing #unity, security, and shared #prosperity.🇨🇳🇸🇦

“The Global South is not a #NonAlignedMovement 3.0," stated Nabil Fahmy. "The balance of power must shift toward a balance of interests. We need to cherish the spirit of the Bandung Conference, strengthen #solidarity, and promote an inclusive order.