Some 30 heads of state joined international organisations, activists, entrepreneurs and others at the annual Paris Peace Forum – where the United States was noted for its absence.
In his opening address, Macron warned that “nationalism is war” and asked those present to unite to fight climate change, economic inequalities, terrorism, disinformation and cyber crime.
Mobilisation internationale au service de la paix. Le #Multilatéralisme en action. #StandUpForPeace @ParisPeaceForum pic.twitter.com/TxIa6uXqrq
France Diplomatie🇫🇷 (@francediplo) November 12, 2019
"We are experiencing an unprecedented crisis in our international system … Europe is the place where the price of non-cooperation is best known," Macron said, adding that the continent was in a position to be "the trusted third party between the US and China".
UN chief Antonio Guterres called for international solidarity on the fate of foreign jihadists being held in the Middle East, saying it was not up to Syria and Iraq to solve the problem for the rest of the world.
Incoming European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said that her vision was for a Europe that “helps to reconcile those who are divided", adding there was a need for “stable and responsible leadership”.
The annual event, which which runs until Wednesday, aims to find solutions to global challenges. Demographic issues, migration and the fight against poverty were among the other topics discussed.
@theGCSC Launch final report on #AdvancingCyberstabilityKey
Marie Schroeter (@marie_schr) November 12, 2019
-no tampering w/ #internet & #election infrastructure as backbone of democracies
-Meaningful consequences for violations
-Everyone is responsible to ensure cyberstability
-#HumanRights protection online@ParisPeaceForum pic.twitter.com/Te0wBdQVaO
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