NGIC had a meeting with Vinton G. Cerf, Vice President of Google and 'Father of the Internet
Published: 12 July 2024
Members of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, Ismail Serageldin, Co-Chair, NGIC; Vice President of the World Bank 1992-2000; Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, President of Croatia 2015-2020; Eka Tkeshelashvili, Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia 2010-2012; Milica Pejanovic-Durisic, Minister of Defense of Montenegro 2012-2016; and Secretary-General Rovshan Muradov visited Google and they discussed the role of science and technology in the fight against Climate Change with Vinton G. Cerf, Vice President of Google and 'Father of the Internet.
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A meeting was held with Dr. Chau Chak Wing
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.
Nizami Ganjavi International Center Participates at the 11th Annual China and Globalization Forum 2025
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
NGIC Delegation met with H.E. Wang Chao, President of CPIFA, to Strengthen Strategic Partnership
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.
A meeting was held with H.E. Nurlan Yermekbayev, Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
In the framework of the NGIC delegation’s visit to China, a meeting took place with Nurlan Yermekbayev, Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The conversation provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on regional and global stability, the evolving role of multilateral organizations, and potential areas of collaboration on joint initiatives.