By NNN-KUNA
Doha : Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabr Al-Thani on Saturday called for an end to international unilateralism, double-standard policies, lack of transparency and use of force.
Speaking during the fifth session of the U.S.-Islamic World Forum, which kicked off here earlier Saturday, he called for a further promotion of democracy in international relations, mutual understanding and respect.
He pointed to some defects in the relation between the Muslim world and America due to the dearth of an earnest and effective remedy that could ensure the establishment of relations based on constructive development that respects joint interests of both sides.
He called on the US to recognize some facts bearing on the domestic situations of the Muslim world and past and present foreign impacts on Muslim nations, politically, economically, socially and intellectually.
Challenges facing the Muslim world need to be resolved through satisfactory solutions based on dialogue and consultation, the Qatari premier said.
Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon, Iran’s nuclear standoff and others are still the key source of tension and mistrust, he said.
The three-day U.S.-Islamic World Forum is designed to bring together key leaders in the fields of politics, business, media, academia, and civil society from across the Muslim world and the United States.
It seeks to address the critical issues dividing the United States and the Muslim world by providing a unique platform for frank dialogue, learning, and the development of positive partnerships between key leaders and opinion shapers from both sides.
Now in its fifth year, the Forum has become the foremost meeting for positive cross-cultural engagement among leaders from the United States and the Muslim world. It also provides the foundation for a range of complementary activities designed to enhance the effectiveness of the dialogue.
These include task forces and initiative workshops of policy-makers and experts, as well as associated outreach, research, and publications.
The Forum serves as both a convening body and catalyst for positive action. Its focus is on a dialogue that leads to the development of actionable programs for government, civil society, and the private sector.