Turkish FM: Azerbaijan plays key role in region

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that Azerbaijan plays a vital role in ensuring European energy security.

Fidan made these remarks at the 11th Global Baku Forum, Report informs.

He noted that the cooperation level with Azerbaijan is satisfactory.

“Azerbaijan is a rising star in the Caucasus and has a key position in the region, hosts numerous events, and also plays an important role in ensuring European energy security,” Fidan added.

The second day of the 11th Global Baku Forum on "Fixing a Fractured World" is expected to feature panel discussions on topics such as "From Good Words to Deeds: What goals must be set for COP29?", "Financing Our Survival: Climate Justice", "Health for All" and "The Role of Regional Military and Economic Alliances".

The 11th Global Baku Forum is being held in Baku, at the Gulustan Palace, under the aegis of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and organised by the Nizami Ganjavi International Centre.

Over 350 guests from more than 70 countries are taking part in the Forum.

Scheduled to run until March 16, the forum encompasses a diverse array of discussions. These include assessments of COP28 outcomes and preparations for COP29, as well as dialogues on threats to the evolving world order, such as security concerns and prospects for peace. Additionally, discussions will focus on strategies for navigating global challenges, addressing conflicts, and confronting megatrends like climate change, food security, and nuclear safety.

Moreover, deliberations will delve into the roles of military and economic alliances in global governance, regional dynamics, relations with the European Union and neighbouring countries, youth policies, resilience-building against global challenges, as well as issues of inequality, resource scarcity, and migration. The forum will also feature discussions on emerging security paradigms, including the implications of artificial intelligence, drones, and cyber weapons.

Overall, the 11th Global Baku Forum serves as a critical platform for advancing dialogue and cooperation on multifaceted global issues, with a focus on fostering collective action and innovation in response to the complex challenges facing the international community.