Bulgarian President Calls for Global Peace Perspective at Sofia Security Forum
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Synopsis
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev emphasized the need for a global perspective on peace during a security forum in Sofia, urging world leaders to collaborate and learn from historical lessons to address security challenges effectively.
Key Takeaways
- Radev calls for a unified global approach to peace.
- The Aqaba Process Initiative addresses critical issues.
- Security challenges require collaboration among leaders.
- Lessons from history highlight the futility of isolated peace.
- Nearly 30 delegations attended the Sofia forum.
Sofia, April 5 (NationPress) World leaders must embrace a more comprehensive viewpoint when creating strategies to ensure peace in their respective nations and regions, stated Bulgarian President Rumen Radev in a doorstep statement prior to an international gathering in Sofia.
"The significant challenge not only for the Balkans and Europe but also for the entire world is to liberate itself from the false belief that peace and security can be assured solely for a specific country and region or at the cost of another," Radev remarked on Friday.
The one-day event, dubbed the "Aqaba Process for the Balkans," was organized under the auspices of the Aqaba Process Initiative, co-chaired by the Republic of Bulgaria and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Initiated in 2015 by King Abdullah II of Jordan, the initiative focuses on critical issues such as terrorism, illegal migration, and radicalization, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Friday's Sofia event marks the third edition of the high-level forum concentrating on the Balkan region, according to the President's Press Secretariat.
In a world where security is constantly under threat, Radev emphasized the necessity for state leaders to share insights and pursue collaborative solutions, advocating for the inclusion of more leaders and experts to voice their opinions and recommendations.
He suggested that if this collaborative approach had been adopted earlier, Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive—deemed "fatal" by him—might have been avoided. Many European leaders, he argued, held a naive belief that military support alone would enable Ukraine to secure substantial military victories and negotiate a peace deal with Russia from a position of strength, Radev stated.
"The lessons of history are frequently overlooked, reminding us that in times of global conflict, isolated islands of peace and tranquility are unattainable," Radev noted.
He also pointed out that security remains a pivotal concern in the Balkans, as nations in the region are directly impacted by the ramifications of nearby military conflicts. He highlighted human trafficking, illegal migration, terrorism, and radicalization as some of the most severe consequences.
Nearly 30 delegations participated in the meeting, including heads of state, government officials, representatives from intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, and heads of diplomatic missions located in Bulgaria.
