On 5 October 2025, I took part in a small high-powered roundtable discussion in BERLIN to discuss "Bandung at 70: Multilateralism in a new era of multi-alignment". This event was organized by Korber Stiftung, a partner of FPCI.
This was a discussion that included leading minds from the north and global south. Former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz opened the discussion and took part in the debate. I was pleasantly surprised how much Olaf knew about and respected the Bandung spirit.
Participants included:
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Former Foreign Minister of Egypt, Nabil Fahmy
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Former Foreign Minister of Spain, Ana Palacio
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Dima Al Khatib, Director of UN South-South cooperation
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Galip Dalay, of Chatham House
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...and a dozen other distinguished guests.
The discussion was held under Chatham House rules. Thanks to Korber Stiftung for their positive views of the Bandung Spirit, friendship, open-minded and always constructive attitude on world affairs.
