ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY AND METHODS OF RESILIENCE

The discussion centers on economic diplomacy and its impact on global power dynamics. Participants explore the shifting landscape where capital flows and political alliances intersect. H.E. Abdullah Fahad Bin Zarah highlights Saudi Arabia's role as a source of stability and capital, emphasizing economic interdependence and the importance of trust, stability, and credibility. H.E. Matteo Renzi discusses the resurgence of politics alongside economics, emphasizing the need to combine roots, money, values, and business. The conversation touches on Europe's challenges, particularly over-regulation and demographic shifts. Speakers examine the concentration of foreign direct investment in regional hubs and the dangers of fragmentation versus strategic realignment. Participants underscore the importance of connectivity and building economic corridors. Discussions shift to the impact of technologies like AI and quantum computing on global power, stressing the need for innovation, inclusion, competitiveness, and cooperation. The panel concludes on an optimistic note, emphasizing the potential of the new generation and the ability of people to unite when stakes are high.