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On April 11, the opening ceremony of the "Antalya Diplomacy Forum" was held in Antalya, Türkiye.
The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the event.
The forum began with an opening speech by Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who emphasized the significance of the event and highlighted the participation of high-level guests.
Following that, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the stage. He stressed the importance of discussing the global problems currently facing the world and addressed the role of the forum in this regard.
It is worth noting that the "Antalya Diplomacy Forum" is one of the leading platforms in the world for discussions on global challenges and finding solutions. More than 20 heads of state and government, over 70 ministers, and more than 450 high-level representatives from 140 countries are participating in the forum.
Throughout the event, more than 50 discussions will be held in various formats, covering a wide geographic range from the Middle East to the Asia-Pacific region, from Africa to Latin America. Key global issues such as climate change, food security, digitalization, and artificial intelligence will be at the center of the debates.
China and Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday aimed at coordinating defensive efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving no agreed international framework for securing the vital route.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah said it had stopped firing on northern Israel and Israeli forces on Wednesday as part of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East brokered between the United States and Iran. However, a Hezbollah lawmaker warned that the pause could collapse if Tel Aviv does not adhere to it.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Iran and the United States, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire covering all areas, but Israel says the deal excludes Lebanon. Tel Aviv says the U.S. is committed to achieving shared goals in upcoming negotiations.
Iran suggested it would be "unreasonable" to proceed with talks to forge a permanent peace deal with the U.S. after Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people. The warning came from Iran's lead negotiator, parliament speaker Mohammed Bager Qalibaf.
Construction has begun on a major new solar power project in Xizang, as China continues to expand its renewable energy capacity and push towards a greener future.
Millions of Indians queued to vote in local elections across two states on Thursday, kicking off four key contests this month.
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to continue dialogue and avoid steps that could worsen tensions after China-hosted talks in Urumqi, with Kabul and Beijing saying the meetings focused on easing differences and improving relations.
Lithuania’s Prime Minister’s visit to Azerbaijan on 9 April signals a deepening strategic dialogue between Baku and European partners. Analysts say economic interests and geopolitical shifts are driving closer engagement.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday (9 April) that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a vital interest for both Italy and the European Union, pledging coordination with international partners to ensure safe passage.
Kazakhstan says oil exports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) remain stable after drone strikes on facilities near Novorossiysk, despite damage to key infrastructure and rising risks to a major export route.
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