2026

On 23–24 September 2026 the Nizami Ganjavi International Center convened the XXXVII High-Level Meeting “Rebuilding Trust, Cooperation and Global Stability for a Shared Future” a side event to the UN General Assembly. Held in New York, the two-day summit served as a premier global platform for addressing critical issues in international governance, sustainability, and multilateral security.

Addressing a moment of profound global fragmentation and shifting geopolitical dynamics, the high-level summit brought together world leaders, former heads of state and government, senior representatives of international organizations, diplomats, and global thought leaders.

Over the course of the summit, delegates addressed core themes on the global agenda:

The Return of Power Politics and the Way Forward

Multilateralism Under Pressure: Rethinking International Cooperation

Debt, Development and Future of Emerging Economies

From Ambition to FID: How COP31 Can Make Climate Commitments Investable

Energy, Security and Climate: Managing the Triple Transition

AI, Digital Sovereignty and Future of Global Governance etc.

During the opening ceremony, speeches were delivered by Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Tatiana Molcean, former Special Representative of China on European Affairs Wu Hongbo, and other dignitaries.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted global health as one of the areas where states can cooperate in the face of shared threats. He emphasized the importance of coordinated action against future pandemics and stronger trust among states.

Miguel Ángel Moratinos stated that rebuilding trust begins with respect for international law and the UN Charter. He noted the significance of paying greater attention to dialogue, mediation, and preventive diplomacy before crises deepen.

During her speech, Tatiana Molcean said that practical cooperation remains possible even amidst political differences. She emphasized that cooperation in areas such as transport corridors, trade, border crossings, and shared water resources contributes to building trust among states.

Wu Hongbo brought to attention that the foundation of multilateralism lies in the sovereign equality and mutual respect of states. He called for resolving geopolitical differences through equal dialogue and addressing global challenges through multilateral mechanisms.