Macedonian leader highlights growing partnership with Azerbaijan at XII Global Baku Forum

During the opening of the XII Global Baku Forum, President of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, emphasized the growing partnership between Azerbaijan and North Macedonia, expressing a commitment to further strengthen their ties.

Speaking at the forum, Siljanovska-Davkova extended her gratitude to Azerbaijan for its hospitality and thanked the Nizami Ganjavi International Center for inviting her to participate, Caliber.Az reports referring to local media.

"Azerbaijan is a country of fires, and North Macedonia is a sunny country. This brings us closer together. Besides, both our countries gained independence in 1991," she noted, highlighting the shared history between the two nations.

The President also shared that her visit to Azerbaijan included several productive meetings with Azerbaijani officials, which she believes will further solidify the relationship between the two countries. She added, "This will further strengthen our ties," underscoring the importance of the forum as a platform for addressing the numerous challenges facing the world.

The XII Global Baku Forum, which runs from March 13-15, is organized by the Nizami Ganjavi International Center. This year’s theme, "Rethinking World Order: Turning Challenges into Opportunities," brings together current and former heads of state and government, ministers, parliamentarians, Nobel Prize laureates, scientists, and experts from across the globe. The forum serves as a critical platform for discussing pressing global issues such as multilateral diplomacy, the multipolar world order, post-conflict reconstruction, and the role of middle powers in the evolving world order.

Siljanovska-Davkova expressed her confidence that the forum will not only foster important dialogue but will also lead to practical solutions for ensuring peace, security, and sustainable development. "I am confident that the discussions held here will contribute not only to the exchange of ideas but also to the adoption of concrete solutions aimed at ensuring peace, security, and sustainable development," she said.

About 400 influential political figures are participating in the forum, including at least 50 current and former presidents and prime ministers, heads of UN structures, Nobel Prize laureates, and key experts.

By Tamilla Hasanova