In an atmosphere of understanding, cooperation, and constructive dialogue, the Brussels International Forum 2026, organized by the International Congress SHIELD, continued its activities and intensive workshops. The forum’s halls became a broad international space for networking and the exchange of views and ideas among prominent diplomatic, human rights, and media figures, as well as representatives of institutions and organizations from around the world.

An International Platform for Cooperation and Exchange of Views

The forum brought together participants from a number of countries, including Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Egypt, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, Austria, Luxembourg, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Italy, South Africa, Iraq, Belgium, and the Kurdistan Region, alongside participants from other countries.

The forum also featured speeches, interventions, and contributions via video conferencing, with a number of participants joining from outside Brussels. This added a broader international dimension to the forum and enabled the dialogue and messages discussed during the sessions to reach beyond the walls of the venue.

Diplomatic, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Contributions

The working sessions witnessed extensive interaction through speeches, contributions, in-person participation, and video conferencing. Discussions addressed the state of human rights, shared humanitarian and development challenges, and the importance of strengthening peace, stability, and international cooperation.

Among the notable contributions were:

  • A video address by Ambassador Ahmed Issa, International Congress SHIELD Commissioner-General for the Middle East and Africa, Commissioner and Representative of the organization, who addressed the importance of stability, peace, and development, as well as key humanitarian challenges facing the region.
  • A contribution by Mr. Mohammed Al-Dali on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the need to support education, reconstruction, and the foundations of a dignified life, while conveying aspects of the realities on the ground and people’s aspirations for peace and justice.
  • An address by Dr. Ahmed Al-Bougari, Ambassador of the organization worldwide, who emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation and expanding channels of communication and partnership among institutions and individuals at the international level.
  • An important contribution by Ambassador Mohammadi Ahmed Al-Ney, Secretary-General of the Arab Economic Unity Council, addressing the dimensions of integration, cooperation, and economic development and their role in supporting stability and peace.
  • A contribution by Dr. Mohammad Al-Hlaika, who has held a number of governmental and economic positions in Jordan, including Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of Administrative Development, Minister of Industry and Trade, and Minister of State. He presented a perspective on the importance of proactive dialogue and regional and international cooperation in addressing common challenges.

The forum also witnessed broad participation and contributions from opinion leaders and representatives of the International Congress SHIELD in a number of brotherly and friendly countries, including representatives in Austria, Germany, Syria, Moldova, Tunisia, and Luxembourg, alongside a distinguished group of diplomatic, human rights, and media figures.

Productive Discussions and Workshops Promoting Dialogue

The workshops and side meetings addressed a number of vital issues affecting people’s lives and the future of societies. Participants emphasized the importance of continuous consultation and building effective communication networks among civil society institutions, official bodies, and international organizations.

The sessions were characterized by a strong spirit of cooperation, openness, and willingness to listen to different perspectives, reflecting a shared understanding that addressing global crises and challenges begins with strengthening trust and mutual understanding and opening channels of dialogue and cooperation among peoples and institutions.

Consensus on the “Brussels 2026 Document”

At the conclusion of the meetings and activities, the forum’s proceedings culminated in the unanimous approval of the “Brussels 2026 Document.” The document represents the outcome of collective efforts, extensive dialogue, and broad agreement on a number of shared humanitarian principles.

The document seeks to establish future directions that strengthen the role of dialogue and people-to-people and human rights diplomacy, contribute to supporting security and peace, reinforce the values of human rights and human dignity, and promote cooperation and mutual understanding among peoples and cultures.

Through its activities and participation, the Brussels International Forum 2026 reaffirms that dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding are essential bridges toward building a more peaceful, just, and humane future.

Issued by:
Media and International Relations Department
International Congress SHIELD
Brussels – Kingdom of Belgium