World Ecomomic Forum on the Middle East 2006 - Enhancing Dialogue, Strengthening Cooperation (arabic)

Arabic version. International cooperation on issues from security to trade and cultural understanding is vital in a globalized world in order to promote stability and growth. 1) What common values can form the basis of dialogue and cooperation in times of misunderstanding and conflict? 2) In which areas do leaders in the Arab world see the potential for strengthened cooperation and dialogue with the rest of the world? 3) Are existing mechanisms for dialogue and cooperation sufficient? What new ones might be required in the future? Speakers: Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia; Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of Turkey; Ahmed Mahmoud Nazif, Prime Minister of Egypt; Fouad Siniora, Prime Minister of Lebanon. Chaired by: Riz Khan, Anchor, Al Jazeera International, USA