Türkiye to host first-ever meeting of Turkic States’ parliamentary friendship groups

Chairman of the Committee of Healthcare of the Azerbaijani parliament Ahliman Amiraslanov has said that the first-ever meeting of the parliamentary friendship groups from member states of the Organisation of Turkic States is set to take place in Istanbul, Türkiye on May 5-6. 

Amiraslanov, who is also the leader of the Azerbaijan-Türkiye Inter-Parliamentary Relations Working Group, made these remarks during his participation in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Caliber.Az reports per local media.

Amiraslanov explained that the main focus of the meeting will be on discussing the challenges facing the region and exploring potential solutions.

He stated, "In particular, we will address the coordination of activities between the parliaments of Turkic states. 

The forum will also address critical issues, such as Azerbaijan's efforts to restore stability in the South Caucasus, ongoing negotiations for a peace agreement with Armenia, the return of Western Azerbaijanis to their homeland, and other important matters." 

Additionally, the Azerbaijani MP highlighted that Azerbaijan is looking forward to hosting the second such meeting in the future, further strengthening ties and cooperation within the Turkic states.

The 4th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2025), hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, under the auspices of H.E. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is being held in Antalya, Türkiye from April 11 till 13. This year’s theme “Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World” reflects the pressing need for diplomacy to reassert itself as a stabilizing force, amid rising global divisions.

Growing geopolitical rifts, deepening global inequalities, surge in violence targeting civilians, intolerance towards divergent views, uncertainties driven by technological disruptions and multidimensional impact of climate crisis have all shaken common sense of justice and eroded trust in international institutions. The inability of the current international system to find solutions to these contemporary challenges has further strained the already struggling cooperation efforts.

In an era of heightened instability and unpredictability, marked by complex challenges and multiple crises, the Antalya Diplomacy Forum aims to evaluate the systemic problems of the multilateral order and foster dialogue on reclaiming diplomacy in a rapidly evolving international environment. The Antalya Diplomacy Forum gathers global leaders, policymakers, academics, business experts and as well as representatives of media and civil society to explore how diplomacy can turn the tide and navigate us through a fragmented world to find a common ground for collective action. The Forum aims to inspire dialogue to redefine the role and core principles of diplomacy in an increasingly polarized atmosphere. 

By discussing root causes of various problems, the Forum encourages policymakers to reconsider how diplomacy can manage these turbulent times, with a focus on innovative tools for conflict resolution, mediation strategies and regional cooperation mechanisms. To help create a more effective and cohesive international system, the Forum looks for new solutions to address the failures of global governance, by examining the dysfunction and lack of trust in international organisations. 

The role of non-governmental stakeholders complementing traditional diplomatic efforts is also elaborated to discover how diplomacy can become more inclusive, adaptable and resilient. The Forum provides a forward-thinking platform for participants from all around the world to work on joint strategies to make diplomacy the driving force for peace and cooperation.

By Naila Huseynova