Advisor to Prime Minister and Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Preventive Diplomacy Key to Averting Conflicts

Doha, December 08, 2025

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed Mohammed Al Ansari, underscored that preventive diplomacy is the most effective means of stopping conflicts before they erupt, even though it often receives limited attention. He argued that early intervention consistently yields better results than responding after crises have escalated.

Speaking during a session titled “Global Conversations on Peaceful Coexistence” at the 23rd Doha Forum, Al Ansari noted that traditional mediation tools and mechanisms have changed substantially in recent years. He highlighted a shortage of international institutions with the capacity for effective intervention, attributing this to declining institutional and financial support. He pointed out that cooperation between states and non-governmental organizations, particularly in providing technical and institutional assistance, has become essential for achieving meaningful progress in mediation efforts.

Al Ansari also warned that current global conditions are placing dialogue and peace at heightened risk. He pointed to an increase in aggressive behavior by certain actors who are shielded rather than held accountable, which complicates diplomatic efforts and makes peaceful resolutions more difficult to achieve. He stressed that rapid engagement and the strategic use of political capital are now critical to driving real change in conflict situations.