Antalya: The opening ceremony of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum was held in the Turkish city of Antalya, with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva in attendance.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the event began with an opening speech by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Trkiye, Hakan Fidan. Following this, President of the Republic of Trkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the forum, highlighting the ongoing normalization process between Trkiye and Armenia, which is being carried out in coordination with Azerbaijan. He also spoke about the forthcoming 13th Summit of the Turkic World, where Trkiye will take over the chairmanship from Azerbaijan.
The theme of this year’s forum, ‘Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties,’ highlights the importance of anticipating and addressing emerging issues to shape a better future. The forum aims to identify risks and opportunities, develop strategies, and turn insights into actionable plans amidst a global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and shifting power balances.
This year’s event brings together over 500 high-level participants, including 22 heads of state and government, 14 deputy heads of state and government, and over 50 ministers from more than 150 countries. Additionally, 75 representatives from international organizations are participating. More than 40 events and sessions, including panel discussions with leaders, are planned as part of the forum.