Amid fragile momentum for peace, leaders from across the Middle East and Europe met in the Saudi desert.
At #MLMAlUla, discussions centered on the 20-point peace plan, the complex realities shaping the region, and avenues for cross-regional cooperation.
Debrief coming soon!
In conversation with DW News, our Foundation Council President Wolfgang Ischinger spoke about responses to the peace plan for Gaza and diplomatic opportunities. #MLMAlUla. 👇
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„Der Friedensplan ist erstmal nur eine Skizze, die nun mit Beharrlichkeit konkretisiert werden muss. Aber er ist ein Hoffnungsschimmer.“ — Wolfgang Ischinger berichtet im @deutschlandfunk.de.web.brid.gy über seine Gespräche
beim #MLMAlUla in Saudi-Arabien.
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At the @munsecconf.bsky.social, I stressed that when maritime chokepoints like the Red Sea are disrupted, the ripple effects on trade, food, and energy security are global.
Bold diplomacy, as we saw in the Black Sea Initiative, remains our best tool to keep sea lanes open and safe.
#MLMAlUla
In today’s world, uncertainty is the highest tariff.
Predictability and cooperation are needed through reform, more regional agreements and stronger coalitions for a rules-based trade system.
Trade must reduce uncertainty, support development, and create a true win-win for all.
#MLMAlUla
A great honour to join the unique conversation of #MLMAlUla by @MunSecConf in the stunning AlUla of Saudi Arabia. The kingdom together with the other GCC countries have become indispensable partners and leaders in steering the critical efforts for peace (1/2)
„Dies ist der einzige und damit beste Plan, den wir haben, um die katastrophale Lage zu beenden”, sagt Ischinger über den Nahost-Friedensplan von Präsident Trump.
Im Gespräch mit Rixa Fürsen berichtet er direkt vom #MLMAlUla aus Saudi-Arabien. 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/2EVc...
"Uncertainty is the highest #tariff."
We put geoeconomics on the #MLMAlula agenda for a reason. At our meeting in the Saudi desert, @unctad.bsky.social's Rebeca Grynspan explained the value of predictability for a rules-based trade world.
„In der Krisendiplomatie weiß man nie, wo man in drei Tagen oder drei Wochen steht. Was grundsätzlich optimistisch stimmt: Viele in der arabischen Welt sehen in dem Trump-Plan eine große Chance für Frieden." – Ischinger bei WELT TV live vom #MLMAlUla in Saudi-Arabien.
📽️ Highlights from Day 1 of #MLMAlUla
Today, discussions continue on global and regional race for AI leadership, advancing economic cooperation, fostering food security, and exploring pathways to peace.
Syria's transition remains a key theme — at #MSC2025, our last #MLMDC, and now again at #MLMAlUla — with participants stressing the need for strong regional and international backing and warning against risks like foreign meddling or ISIS resurgence.
“Cooperation, dialogue, and strategic foresight are essential,” stated our director, Dr. Zein Al Din, joining high‑level talks at the MunSecconf.bsky.social Leaders Meeting in Al Ula on Middle Eastern security, energy, and peacebuilding.
Thanks to benediktfranke.bsky.social for this forum. #MLMAlUla
#MLMAlUla: What will be discussed?
1⃣ The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
2⃣ The fragile situation in Syria
3⃣ Challenges in Lebanon
4⃣ Ways of cross-continent cooperation in energy, climate & technology
Our debates over the next days aim to build trust & foster dialogue.
Today's #MLMAlUla opening session brought together leaders from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and France. The panel discussion focused on Trump’s peace plan and further opportunities for lasting regional stabilization.
“With the US proposal on Gaza, there’s a glimmer of hope for a diplomatic solution. Many challenges remain, and hard diplomatic work will be required from all parties involved to build on this momentum. We hope that with #MLMAlUla we can contribute to this effort.” — Wolfgang Ischinger
„Der Teufel steckt im Detail – in der Umsetzung – da kann man eigentlich nur beten, dass das klappt.“
Bei der @welt diskutiert MSC Stiftungsratspräsident Ischinger Trumps Friedensplan für Gaza. Ab morgen wird dieser auch beim #MLMAlUla Thema sein.
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„Das #MLMAlUla ist in den nächsten Tagen eine Art Nahost-Gipfel.“
Vor seiner Reise nach Saudi-Arabien erklärt Ischinger im WDR,
wie die Golfstaaten Trumps Friedensplan zum Durchbruch verhelfen könnten. Auch beim Wiederaufbau Gazas soll sich die Region einbringen: www1.wdr.de/mediathek/au...
To foster dialogue on today's global challenges, the MSC convenes debates in regions of strategic importance. Next week, we'll gather decision-makers and experts at #MLMAlUla 🇸🇦 to discuss regional dynamics, global conflicts, and shared challenges.
After a pivotal Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington, DC, we turn to the Middle East — exploring regional security & its global impact. Hosting our high-level format in Saudi Arabia, at the crossroads of intl. dynamics, couldn’t be more timely. #MLMAlUla 🇸🇦 securityconference.org/en/news/full...
