President Aliyev arrives on working visit to Türkiye PHOTO

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has arrived on a working visit to Türkiye to participate in the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum at the invitation of the country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva were met at Antalya International Airport by Governor Hulusi Şahin and other officials, Caliber.Az reports, citing the Azerbaijani president’s press service.

To note, the 4th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2025), hosted by Türkiye's Foreign Ministry will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, on April 11–13, under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

This year’s theme, "Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World," addresses the urgent need for diplomacy to re-establish itself as a stabilising force amidst escalating global divisions. Geopolitical rifts, rising global inequalities, violence targeting civilians, intolerance towards differing views, technological disruptions, and the multifaceted impact of the climate crisis have all undermined global trust and disrupted the international order. The incapacity of the current global system to address these pressing challenges has exacerbated efforts for international cooperation.

In light of this heightened instability, the Antalya Diplomacy Forum seeks to critically assess the systemic issues facing the multilateral order. The Forum will facilitate discussions on how diplomacy can navigate the complexities of the current international landscape. It will bring together leaders, policymakers, scholars, business experts, and civil society representatives to explore ways in which diplomacy can adapt to overcome divisions and foster collective action.

By Khagan Isayev