Kazakhstan To Host Astana International Forum 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- To revitalise global cooperation, Kazakhstan will host the Astana International Forum 2025 (AIF2025) on May 29 to 30, bringing together leaders and experts to tackle global challenges and advance multilateralism and diplomacy.

With the theme "Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future", the forum, held in the capital, will convene government leaders, business executives, and academics to explore practical solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges against a backdrop of global disruption and polarisation.

In a statement on Monday, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the republic’ strategic location and increasing international engagement position it as a key facilitator of cross-border cooperation during times of geopolitical strain.

“A historic link between East and West, the country has long advocated for an inclusive international system and remains firmly committed to achieving this goal.

“The Astana International Forum is a clear symbol of this commitment. Building on the success of the 2023 Forum, which welcomed more than 5,000 international attendees, this year’s participants will address the critical issues shaping the future of the international system, as well as emerging trends impacting key sectors,” the statement stated.

The forum, divided into three core themes — Foreign Policy and International Security, Energy and Climate Change, and Economy and Finance — will feature high-level one-on-one sessions with heads of state and industry leaders, as well as panel discussions with renowned experts and policymakers.

“Reflecting the Forum’s commitment to building new partnerships and facilitating cooperation, each session will aim to generate fresh perspectives on the diplomatic, economic and social issues that will define the next decade,” it said.

-- BERNAMA