His Highness joined over 30 world leaders for the opening session of the second Paris Peace Forum. Initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron, the Forum was founded on the principle that international cooperation is key to tackling global challenges and ensuring durable peace. "In my experience, the vital conditions for stability in the world today include an emphasis on local participation, the promotion of pluralism, and a strengthening of Civil Society organisations. I am pleased that AKDN is once again partnering with the Paris Peace Forum and that the Global Centre for Pluralism is also hosting an event at this year’s Forum. Pluralism is certainly a central component for peace and progress, commented His Highness.  

On 7 November in Paris, His Highness met with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. They discussed issues related to further expansion of cooperation between Tajikistan and AKDN. Tajik leader reportedly expressed satisfaction with the level and content of real cooperation between Tajikistan and AKDN. President Rahmon and His Highness discussed the implementation of national and strategic programmes aimed at providing energy independence of Tajikistan, bringing the country out of the transportation deadlock, constructing bridges and cross-border marketplaces in border areas of Tajikistan and Afghanistan.