WHO chief to join high-level discussions at Global Baku Forum

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) office in Azerbaijan has stated that WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is scheduled to visit Baku on March 12-13 to participate in the 12th Global Baku Forum, which is organised by the Nizami Ganjavi International Centre.

Ghebreyesus will address global health challenges and emphasise the significance of international collaboration in his speech during the forum’s opening ceremony, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

On March 13, Ghebreyesus will also join a high-level panel discussion focused on "Reimagining Multilateralism for a Multipolar World" where he will share his vision for global health governance in a rapidly changing world. The WHO director-general's visit is expected to include high-level meetings with Azerbaijani government officials, where discussions will centre on strengthening cooperation between the WHO and Azerbaijan, particularly in the development and improvement of the country's healthcare system.

The flagship event of the Nizami Ganjavi International Centre, the 12th edition of the Global Baku Forum will be held on March 13-15, 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan with the title of ‘‘Rethinking World Order: Turning Challenges into Opportunities’’. The event is promising to bring over 400 participants including current and former heads of state and government, Nobel Laureates, international organisations, and civil society. 

As every year, the Nizami Ganjavi International Centre is targeted to bring the wisdom and experience of its distinguished members and participants in an open and unconstrained debate to learn from the past, assess the present, and envision the future. In the 11 years of its existence, over 100 current and former heads of state and government, Nobel Laureates, and more than 4000 other high-level representatives of governments, international organizations, and civil society have participated in the Forum to discuss how to overcome the world’s most pressing challenges. 

By Naila Huseynova