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Held in November 2022, the conversation this time shifted toward one of the most strategically important topics of our era—the Middle Corridor. Hosted at ADA University and later continued at the Port of Baku, the Forum brought together leaders and representatives of prominent think tanks of the USA, Belgium, Bulgaria, Great Britain, France, Israel, Switzerland, Italy, Georgia, Canada, Egypt, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, and Turkey. 

The event marked the third consecutive participation of President Ilham Aliyev in the Forum series, reaffirming the significance of this platform in shaping dialogue on connectivity, security, and regional development. In his address, President Aliyev underscored Azerbaijan’s unique geopolitical role and its decades-long commitment to fostering transport corridors bridging Europe and Asia.

President Ilham Aliyev: 

“Thank you very much. First, I would like to express gratitude to our guests and international experts for being with us and addressing these important issues. Of course, special gratitude to ADA University for hosting this important event. As Mr. Pashayev already said, we gather here for the third time in recent history. One of the important elements for the implementation of any large-scale project is stability. Azerbaijan is a country that has enjoyed stability for many, many years, and this was one of the main factors in our economic development. The role that Azerbaijan plays now in the international arena is also generated by our internal politics. A strong economy, political and economic stability, and predictability of the policy of our government - all these factors, along with building bridges and establishing closer relations with as many countries as possible, led to today’s reality. Therefore, political stability, security, and the economy are very important.”

Full transcription of the Forum is available here.