World leaders, policymakers, and innovators have gathered in Kazakhstan for the Astana International Forum 2025 as over 70 countries unite under the theme “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future.”
Kazakhstan is hosting the Astana International Forum 2025 under the theme “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future,” with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in attendance. The forum attracts participants from over 70 countries, including government officials, business leaders, international organizations, academics, and more than 100 foreign media representatives.
As a global platform, the forum unites top voices from governments, international organizations, businesses, and academia to tackle the world’s most urgent challenges. This year’s agenda covers vital topics such as energy security, climate action, geopolitical cooperation, international trade, technological innovation, and sustainable development. These issues highlight the interconnected nature of today’s global landscape and emphasize the importance of cross-sector collaboration.
High-profile speakers include Rwandan President Paul Kagame, North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, and Ban Ki-moon, Chair of the Global Green Growth Institute and former UN Secretary-General. The session was moderated by Julia Chatterley.
Leaders emphasized regional connectivity and supply chain stability as key drivers of development. Ban Ki-moon spotlighted Kazakhstan’s role as a vital transit hub linking Europe and Asia.He cited initiatives like the Middle Corridor and Belt and Road as crucial to unlocking regional economic potential.
Experts also stressed the need for strengthened international cooperation and digital transformation to build resilient economies capable of addressing climate change and geopolitical challenges. Kazakhstan’s major investments in transport infrastructure further solidify its position as a strategic logistics hub for Eurasian trade.
With broad participation across sectors, the Astana International Forum 2025 embodies a shared vision of leveraging connectivity, innovation, and sustainability to foster a more inclusive and prosperous future for Kazakhstan, Eurasia, and beyond.
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