(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Influential leaders, intellectuals, and experts from
around the world convened in Istanbul for TRT World Forum 2024 . Held for
the 8th time this year under the theme“A World at Breaking Point:
Managing Crises and Transformations”, the forum took place on
November 29-30, gaining significant global attention as a platform
for exploring solutions to pressing global issues. According to
Azernews , nearly 150 speakers from over 30
countries and more than 1500 participants from diverse regions
engaged in two days of dialogue in Istanbul, fostering
international solidarity and understanding.
TRT World Forum: A Platform for Global
Solutions and Transformations
Policymakers, journalists, academics, and
representatives from both the public and private sectors from
around the world came together to address critical issues affecting
humanity, ranging from geopolitical crises to the societal impacts
of artificial intelligence. Throughout the forum, eight panel
sessions and eight roundtable meetings were held.
As one of the most high-profile forums in the global
media industry, TRT World Forum transformed Istanbul into a hub for
international dialogue and solutions. The opening speeches of this
significant gathering were delivered by President Recep Tayyip
Erdoğan, Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun and
Director General of TRT Mehmet Zahid Sobacı. During the ceremony, a
special artwork inspired by Al-Aqsa Mosque was presented to
President Erdoğan.
The Future of the World Debated in
Istanbul
The first day of the forum commenced with a session
titled“Elections 2024 in US and EU Members”. Additionally, key
sessions were held on topics such as“Türkiye's Path Forward,”
“Media Distortion Exposed,” and“Addressing Gross Violations of
Human Rights in Conflicts.” The forum garnered widespread attention
in global media, becoming a focal point for calls for international
solutions.
The forum hosted prominent figures from the worlds of
politics, academia, and media, with renowned speakers from both
national and international arenas. Notable participants included
former President of the Republic of Croatia Ivo Josipović, Minister
of Information of Lebanon Ziad Makary, former President of Republic
of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė, Minister of Environment,
Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum, Minister of Foreign
Affairs Dr. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet
Fatih Kacır, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Head
of Mission United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in
Ukraine Danielle Belle, former Member of the European Parliament
Elmar Brok and Former US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew
Bryza.
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