World Leaders to Convene at Antalya Diplomacy Forum on April 17-19

(MENAFN) World leaders and key government officials are preparing to gather in Antalya, Turkey, for the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) from April 17 to 19. The event, themed “Navigating Uncertainty in a Changing World,” will be held under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and organized by Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The forum is expected to see the attendance of more than 20 heads of state and government, about 15 vice presidents and deputy leaders, as well as over 50 ministers, including more than 40 foreign ministers. Additionally, over 460 high-ranking participants will join the event, which will include 75 representatives from international organizations. The forum will also attract nearly 5,000 attendees, including academics and students from more than 150 countries.

Throughout the forum, over 40 events and sessions will take place, covering a wide range of topics including global uncertainties, political and economic transformations, environmental changes, and technological advancements. Key discussions will also address regional developments.

On the sidelines of the forum, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to take part in several important meetings, such as the third foreign ministers’ meeting of the Balkan Peace Platform, a Gaza-focused eight-party meeting, an informal gathering of the Organization of Turkic States Foreign Ministers Council, and a Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Egypt meeting.

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