BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 14. The Global Baku Forum is essential for stability and restoration in the world, said former president of Latvia Egils Levits during the sidelines of the XI Global Baku Forum on “Fixing the Fractured World," TurkicWorld reports.
According to him, Azerbaijan regained its territories from occupation while referencing international law. He emphasized that the Armenian occupation had persisted in Azerbaijani territories for over three decades.
"Azerbaijan attempted to resolve this matter peacefully for years and, as a result, took action to liberate its lands from occupation, in accordance with international law," the former Latvian president said.
Speaking about the importance of the XI Global Baku Forum, Egils Levits said that this forum, which has been held for many years, is very important for stability and reconstruction in the world.
The XI Global Baku Forum is attended by representatives of many countries and prestigious international organizations, with more than 350 guests from more than 70 countries.
The forum, which will run by March 16, will participate in global discussions about the outcomes of COP28 and the preparation for COP29. It will discuss causes endangering the evolving world order, including security concerns and peace possibilities, as well as initiatives to promote stability in a tumultuous global landscape and the consequences. Additionally, it will investigate solutions to handle impending issues, tackle critical conflicts and megathreats, and cover climate, food, and nuclear security concerns.
Moreover, discussions will encompass the role of military and economic alliances in global governance, regional viewpoints, relationships with the EU and neighboring states, youth policies, strategies for enhancing resilience against global challenges, and addressing issues of inequality, natural resource scarcity, and migration dynamics. Additionally, the forum will delve into the emergence of new security paradigms in the era of artificial intelligence, drones, and cyberweapons.
