Baku: "Nizami Ganjavi International Center today is one of the leading international institutions, which addresses a broad range of issues and has a very high international reputation," President Ilham Aliyev said during the opening ceremony of the 13th Global Baku Forum, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev extended a warm welcome to the guests and participants of the forum. He expressed his gratitude to the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, its co-chairs, Madam Vike-Freiberga and Mr. Serageldin, the Board members, and the entire team for their work over the years. The President emphasized the center's significance as a leading international institution, recognizing its expanding scope and active interaction in addressing global issues.

President Aliyev acknowledged the center's contributions to developing new approaches to the evolving international landscape, highlighting the center's growing activity from one global forum to another. He noted the center's active engagement and significant role in shaping responses to international challenges, which, in his view, deserves considerable recognition.