Dialogue for a peace, livable world - the heme of the 28th Eurasian Economic Summit
The 28th Eurasian Economic Summit, dedicated to finding solutions to global challenges such as conflicts, climate change, economic inequality, and migration, took place on May 7–8 in Istanbul. Its participants included hundreds of politicians, diplomats, scientists, and entrepreneurs from nearly 50 countries. In a message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Hakan Fidan, read out to the summit participants, it was noted that since 1998, the summit has served as an authoritative international platform, bringing together leading representatives of the world of economics, politics, diplomacy, and science from various regions.
Emphasizing that sustainable peace, security, and stability are directly linked to economic development and prosperity, the Minister called for the use of economic diplomacy as a bridge to overcome geopolitical differences. The head of Turkish diplomacy expressed confidence that the Eurasian Economic Summit would continue to serve as a platform for discussing new ideas, strengthening multilateral dialogue, and developing concrete forms of cooperation.
The event was organized by the Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation, based in Istanbul. The President of the Foundation, Akkan Suver, described the summit as a unique platform for promoting inclusive dialogue among representatives of different countries of the world. According to Xinhua News Agency, in his opening remarks, he stated: "In a world increasingly characterized by conflicts and polarization, our theme 'Dialogue for a Livable Peace' underscores the urgent need for civil society, reason, and conscience to guide us towards peace and cooperation".
The multifaceted approach necessary to address global problems was embedded in thematic sessions such as "Ecology, Economy, Energy, and Artificial Intelligence" and "International Cooperation in Healthcare". The session titled "Disaster-Resilient Cities" examined ways to strengthen urban infrastructure and ensure resilience to the growing threat of natural disasters caused by climate change. Participants in the "Peace and Dialogue" session discussed new approaches to peacebuilding and opportunities for constructive dialogue in today's turbulent world.
