Astana International Forum calls for global reform, peacebuilding and climate cooperation

The Astana International Forum brought together heads of state, experts and international institutions to address global instability, climate change and conflict.

At the plenary session, President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, noted that the world is at crossroads and conflicts have engulfed more than 50 countries. 

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni highlighted Central Asia’s strategic role. Discussions focused on UN reform, economic resilience and the Middle Corridor’s rising importance.

The rest of the forum’s panels focused on a multitude of topics. Participants discussed weaponisation of trade, developing transport corridors, transition to green energy, threat to water and food security, and more.