The Nizami Ganjavi International Center, in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), co-organized a side event titled “Unlocking the Virtuous Circle: From Financing for Development to Financing from Development”.

The event took place within the framework of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held in Seville, Spain. It brought together high-level participants from international organizations, governments, and financial institutions to explore innovative approaches to development finance.

Discussions focused on the evolving relationship between external and domestic financing, and how development outcomes themselves can become catalysts for new financing opportunities. The session highlighted the importance of integrated strategies that align financial systems with sustainable development objectives.

The event brought together prominent global leaders, including:

• Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)
• H.E. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
• H.E. María Fernanda Espinosa, Member of NGIC; President of the 73rd UN General Assembly
• H.E. Mukhtar Babayev, President of COP29 
• H.E. Igor Luksic, Former Prime Minister of Montenegro
• H.E. Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77th UN General Assembly
• H.E. Jan Fischer, Former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic
• H.E. Yves Leterme, Former Prime Minister of Belgium

NGIC’s active participation in the conference underscores its growing role in shaping global dialogue on economic governance, inclusive development, and multilateral cooperation.

H.E. Bajram Begaj, President of the Republic of Albania, received a joint delegation from the Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC) and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in Tirana. The high-level meeting focused on dialogue, peace, and multilateral cooperation. Both sides emphasized the importance of joint action in addressing global challenges and explored opportunities for future collaboration.

NGIC Members Participated in UNAOC High-Level Panel on Bridging Cultures and Religions

Members of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC) participated in a high-level panel discussion organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), titled “Bridging Cultures and Religions in the Euro-Mediterranean Region: Reflecting on the UNAOC Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity.”

The panel was held within the framework of ALFORUM, a global platform aimed at promoting intercultural understanding and collaboration across regions.

Members of the Center, Mladen Ivanic,Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016-2017), and George Papandreou, Prime Minister of Greece (2009-2011),took part in the forum, alongside friends of the Center including Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for UNAOC, Egemen Bağış, Former Minister for European Union Affairs and Chief Negotiator of the Republic of Türkiye, and Nihal Saad, Director UNAOC. The discussions focused on promoting dialogue, intercultural understanding, and regional cooperation.

As part of the broader mission in China, NGIC Secretary- General Rovshan Muradov traveled to Guangzhou, where he met with Chau Chak Wing, a prominent philanthropist and businessman. Dr. Chau expressed his strong support for NGIC’s mission and values and affirmed his personal commitment to advancing the Center’s work globally. The meeting marked a significant step in expanding NGIC’s outreach in China, particularly in the area s of education, cultural diplomacy, and leadership development. 

From Beijing to Guangzhou, the delegation built meaningful partnerships, across academia, government, and civil society.
The engagement with Chau Chak Wing added an important philanthropic dimension to the trip, further anchoring NGIC’s presence and partnerships within China.

The visit underscored NGIC’s role as a trusted global platform for East-West dialogue and multilateral cooperation, and its continuing mission to support peace, leadership, and international understanding. 

The delegation of NGIC actively participated in the 11th Annual China and Globalization Forum, hosted by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG). NGIC members contributed to high-level panel discussions addressing global governance, multipolarity, and the evolving role of multilateral institutions. Their participation reflected NGIC’s commitment to fostering inclusive dialogue on pressing global issues.

The NGIC delegation included globally recognized leaders:

• Boris Tadic, Former President of Serbia
• Borut Pahor, Former President of Slovenia
• Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, Former President of Croatia
• Dumitru Braghis, Former Prime Minister of Moldova
• Ana Palacio, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain
• Milica Pejanovic-Durisic, Former Minister of Defense of Montenegro
• Vladimir Norov, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan
• Rovshan Muradov, Secretary-General, NGIC

In the framework of the NGIC delegation’s visit to China, the delegation held a meeting with Wang Chao, President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA). Discussions centered on the importance of institutional partnerships and the shared objective of promoting international dialogue. Both sides expressed strong interest in exploring future avenues for cooperation.