Istanbul, Nov. 6 (SANA) The TRT World Forum 2026 opened Friday in Istanbul, bringing together international officials, policymakers and media professionals to discuss shifts in global power, emerging challenges and the future of international cooperation.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the opening session and delivered a speech addressing changes in the global order and the challenges facing international institutions.
Syrian Information Minister Khaled Zaarour also attended the opening ceremony alongside political figures, government officials, academics and media representatives from several countries.
In a post on X, Zaarour described the forum as an opportunity to exchange perspectives, strengthen Syria’s international presence and explore broader avenues for cooperation. He also expressed appreciation to Türkiye and the forum’s organizers.
The minister said discussions covered major international developments and shifts in the global balance of power, as well as artificial intelligence, energy crises, international law, economic challenges and regional and global priorities.
Held at the Istanbul Congress Center under the theme “A World Without a Center: When Rules No Longer Apply, Who Leads?”, the two-day event examines pressing political, economic and media issues shaping international affairs.
Speaking at the opening, Erdogan emphasized the importance of international dialogue in addressing shared challenges, saying the world was undergoing profound changes in international relations that required new approaches to global crises.
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