Dubai: The World Governments Summit (WGS) begins Tuesday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), featuring the participation of Angolan Head of State and President pro tempore of the African Union (AU), Joo Louren§o, alongside other international and regional figures. The summit, an annual gathering held in its 13th edition, will see representation from over 150 countries, including 45 heads of state and government.
According to Angola Press News Agency, President Joo Louren§o arrived in Dubai on Monday and was welcomed by Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan. The summit expects a total of 6,250 participants, including business leaders, thinkers, policymakers, academics, scientists, and various experts. The main theme, "Shaping Future Governments," aligns with major global changes and rapid developments in specific sectors, and the summit will continue until Thursday.
The opening day includes forums on Young Scientists, Artificial Intelligence, and the Exchange of Governmental Experiences. Sessions will cover topics such as the future of communication, the experience economy, the future of Latin America, and investment in Africa. Organizers aim to present a panoramic vision for the future, addressing main challenges and opportunities, and outlining governments' roles in community development worldwide.
Mohammad Al Gergawi, chairman of the Summit's organizing committee and UAE Foreign Minister, emphasizes the summit as a platform for shaping future governance and fostering governmental proactivity. He notes the global restructuring of traditional systems requires governments to anticipate and act rather than react. The event underscores the need for inclusive forums to enhance international cooperation and collective intelligence.
The current global scenario is marked by a crisis in International Law. Developments in Venezuela, the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and fears of NATO's disintegration amid US threats to annex Greenland raise concerns about multilateralism. The United Nations (UN), as the main multilateral institution, faces challenges, with its Security Council perceived as being dominated by its permanent members.
Angola opposes this trend, advocating for political dialogue and multilateral cooperation. President Joo Louren§o warns that recent events threaten democratic achievements, such as human rights and state sovereignty, foundational elements for International Law. He argues that the UN's role as a stabilizing force is being undermined, leading to international disorder.
Joo Louren§o stresses the importance of multilateralism in restoring world order and urges alignment on its fundamental importance. He reiterates the UN's central role in ensuring international peace, stability, and security, emphasizing the need for political dialogue and collective action to prevent geopolitical reconfigurations favoring superpowers. The Angolan leader warns against the Balkanization of countries and calls for preventing unilateral actions that undermine the UN's authority.
