Official: Global Baku Forum stands as key platform for dialogue

Chairwoman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željka Cvijanović has said that the 12th Global Baku Forum has once again proven to be a critical platform for addressing the world's most urgent challenges through dialogue.

During a panel discussion at the event, Cvijanović emphasised the importance of constructive dialogue in resolving global conflicts, Caliber.Az reports per local media.

Speaking to an engaged audience, Cvijanović expressed her gratitude to the organisers of the forum for providing an invaluable space for exchanging perspectives on pressing issues.

"I am confident that everyone here is eager for constructive and productive dialogue. It is absolutely necessary. After all, if we are discussing these issues, it means that the problems in the world still persist," she stated.

Cvijanović took the opportunity to reflect on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s own painful history, particularly the Bosnian War, which left deep scars on the country.

"The Dayton Agreement ended the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, establishing a political and constitutional system that allowed the country's peoples to live in peace. This became its greatest achievement," she said, highlighting the pivotal role of the agreement in bringing an end to the conflict. 

However, the leader also pointed out the challenges that have arisen since the signing of the Dayton Agreement. Despite the peaceful coexistence of various ethnic groups in the country over the past 30 years, Cvijanović noted that the process of interpreting and transforming the agreement has led to changes that were not originally anticipated.   

The 12th Global Baku Forum, which is being held from March 13 to 15 under the banner “Rethinking the World Order: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities,” is hosted by the Nizami Ganjavi International Centre. The Forum promises to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues, including shifting geopolitics, multilateralism, the global health crisis, regional stability, COP29, and the need for reconstruction in a rapidly evolving world. More than 300 leaders from over 60 countries converge in Baku for this landmark occasion. Among them are over 25 former presidents, more than 15 former prime ministers, nearly 10 heads of UN and international agencies, as well as over 25 former ministers and deputy ministers, all gathered to shape the future of global cooperation and diplomacy.

By Naila Huseynova