- According to the United Nations, diplomacy is most effective when used to ease conflicts before they escalate and is also crucial for swiftly containing them.
Interventions play a crucial role in quelling conflicts, regardless of their intensity. The world has experienced significant conflicts that often lead to destruction and the displacement of populations. Throughout history, we have witnessed many conflicts resolved through diplomacy.
The United Nations recognizes the importance of diplomacy and multilateralism in achieving peaceful solutions to international conflicts and fostering global cooperation. This is why every year on April 24, the world celebrates the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.
In 2024, Kenya marked 60 years of active engagement in international diplomacy since independence and the establishment of its foreign policy. The country has participated in diplomatic efforts for peace in nations plagued by conflict, including Sudan and the DRC.
According to the United Nations, diplomacy is most effective when used to ease conflicts before they escalate and is also crucial for swiftly containing them.
“On Diplomacy Day, and every day, the UN works on behalf of all people, everywhere, by addressing issues that cannot be resolved by any one country acting alone,” stated the UN.
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The most recent conflict moving toward peace is that of the DRC and the M23. The peace initiative, mediated by Qatar, follows a successful surprise meeting between Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
