'Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World': World leaders convene at 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum

World leaders and government officials have gathered for the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF 2025), taking place from April 11-13 under the theme Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World, according to Report.

Held in the Turkish resort city of Antalya, the forum is organized under the patronage of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and hosted by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The opening speech of the forum will be delivered by President Erdogan, and the event will focus on the theme Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World.

The forum brings together more than 20 heads of state and government, over 50 foreign ministers, more than 70 ministers, and around 60 senior representatives from international organizations. Approximately 4,000 participants, including students, are in attendance.

Over 50 sessions in various formats will be held during the forum, covering topics related to different regions, from the Middle East to the Asia-Pacific, Africa to Latin America, as well as key global issues such as climate change, counterterrorism, humanitarian aid, digitization, food security, and artificial intelligence.

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The Fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2025) will open in the resort town of Belek in Türkiye’s Antalya province, Report informs via TASS.

Approximately 450 representatives from 140 countries will gather at the forum to discuss not only how to establish dialogue in the current international climate but also approaches to resolving conflicts in various regions.

One of the prominent guests at this forum will be the acting president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa. He is expected to participate in sessions and hold a series of bilateral negotiations. On the first day of ADF2025, the forum will also be attended by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and a number of high-ranking officials from Balkan and Central Asian countries.

On April 12, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend the forum. He will deliver a speech and hold a series of bilateral meetings, as reported by the official spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova. According to a Turkish diplomatic source, Lavrov is expected to hold negotiations with the foreign ministers of Türkiye and Azerbaijan, Hakan Fidan and Jeyhun Bayramov, respectively.

In total, the forum will feature around 50 sessions, which will take place in various formats. The scope of topics will cover situations in various regions, from the Middle East to the Asia-Pacific region, from Africa to Latin America. Additionally, global issues will be discussed, including climate change, counterterrorism efforts, and humanitarian challenges.