The International Media Office (IMO), in collaboration with Wilton Park will host a London-based conference that will bring together leading experts in conflict mediation to discuss opportunities and challenges in strengthening international peace and security.
Pathway to Peace is an extension of a permanent exhibition in Doha, launched in December 2024 – highlighting Qatar's history as a mediator and putting the spotlight on how mediation can save lives and contribute to global peace.
Conference details
Date: 23 June 2025
Location: London, UK
Conference Agenda
| Morning Session | |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Doors open |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Opening Remarks |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | In Conversation: Partners to Peace |
| 11:15 – 12:15 | Small States as Effective Mediators |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch Break |
| Afternoon Session | |
| 13:15 – 14:15 | The Diplomat: People Behind Peace |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Humanitarian Aid: A Foundation for Long-Term Peace |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Closing Remarks |
In Conversation: Partners to Peace
HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi
Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar
Hamish Falconer MP
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, United KingdomSmall States as Effective Mediators
HE Ibrahim bin Sultan Al-Hashmi
Director of the Media and Communication Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar
Dr Christian Turner
Political Director, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom
Dr Yousuf bin Mohammed Al Bulushi
Chairman, Muscat Policy Council
Katia Papagianni
Director of Policy and Mediation Support, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (CHD)The Diplomat: People Behind Peace
HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
HE Markus Leitner
Ambassador of Switzerland to the United Kingdom
Charlotta Sparre
Deputy Director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Lord Tariq Ahmad, Baron Ahmad of Wimbledon
Member of the House of Lords of the United KingdomHumanitarian Aid: A Foundation for Long-Term Peace
HE Fahad bin Hamad Al-Sulaiti
Director-General of Qatar Fund for Development
HRH Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Al-Hussein
President and CEO of International Peace Institute
Susan Nicolai
Global Director, Education/Learn, Save the Children International