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MSC meeting discusses global, regional security issues

Joey Aguilar

October 29, 2019 | 11:51 PM

HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani welcomes the delegates and other dignitaries at MSC Core Group Meeting in Doha. PICTURES: Ram Chand

The current situation in the region is one of severe risk of conflict, with a number of unresolved ongoing issues, Munich Security Conference (MSC) chairman Wolfgang Ischinger said in Doha Tuesday.

He was addressing a press conference on the sidelines of the MSC Core Group Meeting 2019 at the National Museum of Qatar. The event brought together high-level representatives of governments, international institutions, and academics to discuss various global and regional security issues.

Iran's Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Javad Zarif delivering his keynote speech at MSC Core Group Meeting in Doha

MSC Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger addressing the media in Doha The event, under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and organised in co-operation with Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, witnessed Iran's Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Javad Zarif delivering a keynote speech at a welcome lunch, hosted by Qatartarget="_blank"'>

By Joey Aguilar

October 29, 2019 | 11:51 PM