Within the framework of the Munich Security Conference 2026, a high-level event titled “Multilateralism in a Fractured Global Order Format” was held.

The roundtable discussion was dedicated to preserving the effectiveness and legitimacy of multilateralism amid the current geopolitical fragmentation, as well as to potential reforms in the framework of the UN80+.

The event brought together nearly 40 high-level participants from more than 15 countries, including senior UN officials, former heads of state and government, ministers, leaders of regional organizations, and leading strategic experts.

Among the speakers during the sessions were Mukhtar Babayev, Representative of the President of Azerbaijan on Climate Issues and President of COP29; Prince Turki Al Faisal, Chairman of the Board of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies; Boris Tadic, former President of Serbia; Macky Sall, former President of Senegal; Eduards Stiprais, EU Special Representative for Central Asia; Maria Fernanda Espinosa, President of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly; Sodiq Safoyev, Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Uzbekistan; and Sebastian Kurz, former Federal Chancellor of Austria.

During the luncheon discussion, Miguel Angel Moratinos, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations; Amr Moussa, former Secretary-General of the Arab League; Tzipi Livni, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel; George Papandreou, former Prime Minister of Greece; Miroslav Lajčák, President of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly; Eldor Aripov, First Deputy Secretary of the Security Council under the President of Uzbekistan; and Rovshan Muradov, Secretary General of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, shared their views on the future directions of global cooperation.

The event particularly emphasized evolving cooperation formats in Central Asia and the South Caucasus, the growing strategic role of the Trans-Caspian connectivity, post-conflict normalization processes, and the complementarity between regional initiatives and global multilateral frameworks.

Within the framework of the XXXV High-Level Meeting of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, a coordination meeting of the XIII Global Baku Forum was organized. During the meeting, issues related to cooperation with international partners were discussed.

The meeting also addressed the Forum’s program, key thematic priorities, participation of high-level speakers, and organizational arrangements in detail. It is worth noting that the XIII Global Baku Forum, to be held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on 12–14 March 2026, is expected to welcome more than 400 international participants from over 40 countries.

The Nizami Ganjavi International Center served as one of the official partners of the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) held under the theme “UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity - Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World”, on December 14-15, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

During the event, the NGIC members addressed the panel discussions focusing on such topics as coexistence, promoting peace through interreligious and intercultural dialogue, terrorism, urban development, challenges posed by disinformation in the era of digitalization, impact of the artificial intelligence.

The NGIC Secretary-General also held bilateral meetings with several officials, namely Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Miguel Angel Moratinos, UNAOC High Representative, as well as Binali Yildirim, former Prime Minister of Türkiye and NGIC member. The discussions focused on the preparations for the upcoming 13th Global Baku Forum to take place in 2026.

The NGIC delegation also met with Prince Turki AlFaisal Al Saud, Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies.

Prince Turki AlFaisal is the Founder and Trustee of the King Faisal Foundation and Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies.

The Nizami Ganjavi International Center is an official partner of the 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum.
Held 30 November - 4 December 2025 in Guangzhou, China, the Imperial Springs International Forum brought together world leaders, policymakers, experts, and representatives of international organizations as a high-level platform dedicated to strengthening global cooperation and solidarity.

Former heads of state and government, prominent public figures, and renowned scholars from more than 30 countries participated in the Forum.

Discussions addressed key issues such as multilateralism, global security, economic transformations, climate and low-carbon development, technological innovation, and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
As one of the Forum’s principal partners, the Nizami Ganjavi International Center was widely represented across high-level panels.

The Center was represented by:

• Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Co-Chair of the NGIC, former President of Latvia 
• Maria Fernanda Espinosa, President of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly 
• Jean Baderschneider, former Vice President of ExxonMobil 
• Zlatko Lagumdzija, former Prime Minister and Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the UN
• Mladen Ivanic, former President of Bosnia and Herzegovina 
• Yves Leterme, former Prime Minister of Belgium 
• Volkan Bozkır, President of the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly 
• Rosen Plevneliev, former President of Bulgaria • Petar Stoyanov, former President of Bulgaria 
• Hedva Ser, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador 
• Sebastian Kurz, Chancellor of Austria (2017–2019 / 2020–2021) 
• Ivo Josipovic, former President of Croatia 
• Valdis Zatlers, former President of Latvia

NGIC representatives contributed to discussions on recalibrating global governance, economic resilience, technological security, green development, and multilateral cooperation.

It should be noted that through its long-standing cooperation with the Imperial Springs International Forum, the Center plays an active role in advancing global dialogue, promoting multilateral platforms for peace and development, and supporting joint engagement among leaders.

Secretary-General of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, Mr. Rovshan Muradov, held a series of bilateral meetings in Beijing.

The visit began with a meeting with Ambassador Wu Hongbo, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on European Affairs. This was followed by discussions with Li Daokui, a leading Chinese economist, Mansfield Freeman Professor at Tsinghua University and Director of the Center for China in the World Economy (CCWE), and Dr. David Pan, Executive Dean of Schwarzman College. The meetings focused on cooperation opportunities and global development priorities.

On the second day, the Secretary-General met with Wu Ken, President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, and Yang Tao, Vice-President of the Institute, to discuss humanitarian dialogue, global security, and prospects for multilateral cooperation.

The program continued with a meeting with Justin Yifu Lin, former Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the World Bank, during which regional economic trends and sustainable development strategies were reviewed.

The Beijing meetings contributed to further strengthening NGIC’s strategic cooperation with Chinese partners and expanding its role in fostering global dialogue.

At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) held in Brazil, the Nizami Ganjavi International Center took part in high-level discussions on climate resilience, sustainable development, and inclusive transitions.

The delegation included the Center’s members—Maria Fernanda Espinosa, President of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly; Jean Baderschneider, Board Member of Fortescue and former Vice President of ExxonMobil; and Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, COP20 President.

Speaking at the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, Maria Fernanda Espinosa emphasized that cities are both vulnerable and transformative power centers in addressing the climate crisis and highlighted the importance of ensuring a just transition.

Within the conference framework, the Center’s representatives engaged in international initiatives on biodiversity conservation, sustainable ecosystem management, and combating wildlife crimes, as well as exchanging views with partners on continuing the legacy established at COP29 in Baku.

The Center also participated in the "Global Dialogue and the Caspian Sea" process, dedicated to strengthening climate cooperation in the Caspian region, highlighting the importance of multilateral action against environmental challenges such as water level decline, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

At a special session organized by UNCTAD during COP30, the Center’s members discussed the role of sustainable trade and investment in implementing national climate commitments (NDCs) and explored international cooperation opportunities in building low-emission value chains.