Baku:Azerbaijan has been leading the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) since 2024, emphasizing a human-centred approach over the past two years. This was highlighted by Zhang Ling, Deputy Secretary-General of CICA, during a plenary session titled 'Culture at the Centre SECUREd Pathways to a Shared Future,' part of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the 7th CICA Summit, which took place in Baku on October 15, saw member states reaffirm their commitment to enhancing trust, cooperation, and stability within Asia.

Zhang Ling further noted that the Baku Declaration, adopted during the summit, underscores the human-centred approach that was a focal point of discussions at the Forum.