Role of political parties in global cooperation
Diplomacy is usually pictured as a conversation between governments. Yet political parties shape the choices governments make, the arguments citizens hear and the trust that survives a change of administration. When relations grow strained, a channel between parties can keep people talking even when official conversations become difficult. That is why the inaugural Inter-Continental Dialogue…
Diplomacy is often viewed as a conversation between governments. However, political parties play a crucial role in shaping the decisions governments make, the arguments citizens hear, and the trust that endures after a change of administration. When relations become strained, a channel between parties can maintain dialogue even when official communications become challenging.
This is why the inaugural Inter-Continental Dialogue among Political Parties, held in Seoul from September 6-9, is worth noting beyond the closing ceremony. Organized under the auspices of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAP), the event brought together representatives from various regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
Despite their diverse political backgrounds, the participants recognized that global disagreements are too significant to be left to suspicion and distant statements alone.
The meeting culminated in the adoption of the Seoul Declaration, which reaffirmed the principles outlined in the United Nations Charter, including human rights, social justice, the rule of law, sustainable development, and multilateral cooperation. Additionally, the declaration set an ambitious goal for an inclusive approach to global cooperation.
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