Baku: "The XIII Global Baku Forum is launching under the theme 'Bridging Divides in a World in Transition.' The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, will deliver the opening address," said Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration on his X account, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Hajiyev noted that the Forum is dedicated to a highly relevant topic for today's world, at a time when the international system is undergoing profound transformations. He highlighted that amidst numerous flight cancellations and increasing travel warnings worldwide, assembling nearly 400 participants for such an international conference requires significant effort and coordination.

The successful organization of this gathering and the creation of a platform for dialogue and discussion demonstrate a strong commitment to multilateral engagement. Hajiyev further emphasized that it also reflects the international community's trust in Azerbaijan as a diplomatic hub of the region.