The first International Forum of Clergy was held under the slogan "The Role of Clergy in Contributing to Finding Solutions to All Political Disputes, Conflicts, and International Wars". The International Spiritual Leaders Council is formed of delegates from various global religions, with the aim of highlighting the role of clergy in contributing to finding solutions to all ongoing political disputes, conflicts, and international wars. Through the balanced pastoral word with weight and spiritual authority, clergy can play a crucial role and limit man-made disasters.

Dr. Haider Abdullah Asfouq, the new Chairman of the International Spiritual Leaders Council, said: "We aim to promote unified spiritual and public diplomacy, which can play a crucial role in finding solutions to all ongoing political disputes, conflicts, and international wars".