TURKPA attends the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku

On 27 October 2026, Secretary of the Commission of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) Ms. Aynura Abutalibova attended the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, under the theme “Dialogue for a Shared Future: Building Bridges in a Fractured World.”

The Forum marked the 15th anniversary of this important international initiative, reaffirming Azerbaijan’s continued commitment to promoting intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and dialogue among civilizations within the framework of the Baku Process.

Convened in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and UN Tourism, the Forum brought together heads of international organizations, ministers, parliamentarians, religious leaders, scholars, youth representatives, and civil society actors from around the world.

The programme featured a series of high-level events and thematic discussions, including the High-Level Opening Ceremony at Gulustan Palace, the Ministerial Meeting on Intercultural Dialogue, the High-Level Meeting of International Organizations, the Global Youth Forum, the Global Entrepreneurs’ Dialogue, and the Academic Forum on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue.

The discussions focused on the importance of intercultural and interreligious dialogue in addressing global challenges, fostering peaceful coexistence, strengthening mutual trust, and building inclusive and resilient societies. The Forum also provided an important platform for exchanging experiences, sharing perspectives, and exploring opportunities for enhanced international cooperation.