On November 11, the Boston Global Forum announced that French President Emmanuel Macron was honored by the organization with the 2024 World Leadership Award for Peace and Security.
French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: Reuters)
The award ceremony was held on November 25 at Harvard University’s historic Loeb House. The award recognizes President Macron for his outstanding leadership and contributions to promoting peace and security in Europe and around the world.
Governor Michael Dukakis, co-founder and president of the Boston Global Forum, praised President Macron for his dedication to global peace and his pioneering approach to AI innovation, the AI economy , and developing a new model of democracy with artificial intelligence.
He stressed that President Macron's commitment to promoting peace, strengthening European Union integration and promoting AI development is a model for leaders around the world.
President Macron expressed his gratitude for this prestigious honor and emphasized the importance of international cooperation in shaping the future of AI and democracy. He stressed the need to accelerate innovation, invest wisely and regulate appropriately to harness the potential of AI for the benefit of all humanity.
President Macron's contribution
Elected President of France in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, Emmanuel Macron has been actively involved in international efforts to promote world peace and stability.
Mediation in international conflicts: President Macron has played a key role in mediating conflicts such as the Ukraine-Russia war, advocating diplomatic solutions and reducing tensions.
Middle East diplomacy: Mr Macron engages in dialogue with Middle East leaders to promote peace and stability in the region.
Strengthening the European Union: A strong advocate for a more integrated and sovereign EU, President Macron believes that a united Europe can be an important force for global peace.
Leadership in the fight against climate change and poverty: Mr. Macron promoted an integrated approach between the fight against poverty and the fight for the planet, through the "Paris Pact for People and the Planet" (4Ps) which now brings together nearly 70 countries from all regions of the world. He also initiated the "One Planet" Summit in 2017, contributing to the rebirth of multilateralism, strengthening international cooperation and concrete action for the planet. Several summits on the planet, oceans, forests, poles and glaciers have taken place over the years.
Paris Peace Forum: Mr. Macron initiated the Paris Peace Forum to encourage international cooperation and collective governance in addressing global challenges.
Through these efforts, President Macron aims to address both the immediate and underlying causes of conflict, promoting a more peaceful and cooperative international community.
Leadership in AI Innovation and Security for New Democracy
President Macron has been a prominent leader in promoting artificial intelligence programs for the future of France and Europe. He has emphasized the need for Europe to accelerate innovation, invest strategically and adapt appropriately to remain competitive on the global stage.
He supports the development of European AI leaders and believes that a vibrant European AI ecosystem benefits not only Europe but also the global tech community. These efforts aim to shape a new democracy enhanced by AI.
A new AI strategy report — the “AI World Society for New Democracy” — will be released at the conference on November 25. Prepared by the Boston Global Forum and conducted by a group of international strategists, the report outlines a framework for leveraging AI to foster new models of democracy.
Since 2015, the Boston Global Forum and the Michael Dukakis Institute have presented the World Leader for Peace and Security Award to outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to global peace and security.
Some of the previous recipients of the award include German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Humanitarian and Spiritual Leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma).
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