Marmara Group Foundation President Akkan Suver speaks during the 28th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye, on May 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Feng)
ISTANBUL, May 7 (Xinhua) -- The 28th Eurasian Economic Summit kicked off in Istanbul on Wednesday, with a focus on dialogue in tackling pressing global challenges like conflicts, climate change, economic inequality, and migration.
Under the theme "A More Humane World -- Dialogue for a Livable World," the two-day summit is organized by the Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation.
Marmara Group Foundation President Akkan Suver described the summit as a unique platform for fostering inclusive dialogue among diverse voices from around the world.
"In a world increasingly defined by conflict and polarization, our theme 'Dialogue for a Livable World' underscores the urgent need for civil society, reason, and conscience to guide us toward peace and cooperation," Suver said in his opening remarks.
The summit includes a range of sessions, including "Ecology, Economy, Energy, and Artificial Intelligence" and "International Collaborations in Health," highlighting the multi-faceted approach required to tackle the global challenges.
One of the summit's highlights will be the session on "Disaster-Resilient Cities," where global leaders will explore ways to strengthen urban infrastructure and ensure resilience against the increasing threat of natural disasters, driven by climate change.
Additionally, the "Peace and Dialogue" session will explore new approaches to peacebuilding and create opportunities for meaningful dialogue in an increasingly polarized world.
The summit attracted over 300 politicians, diplomats, academics, and entrepreneurs from nearly 50 countries. ■
