“Taking advantage of the opportunity, I would like to express my
gratitude to Azerbaijan for its warm hospitality. I also appreciate
the invitation to participate in this forum, extended by the Nizami
Ganjavi Center. Despite the geographical distance, our two friendly
countries share deep ties. These two nations are situated at the
crossroads of humanity, where people from various ethnicities and
languages coexist,” Azernews reports, citing Azertag that the
President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Gordana
Siljanovska-Davkova, said this during her speech at the XII Global
Baku Forum.
“Both countries gained independence in 1991, and we have chosen
values such as multilateralism and cooperation as our guiding
principles. There is another common aspect between our countries.
Azerbaijan is the land of fire, and I represent the land of the
sun. As our Macedonian poets have said, the sun is one of the
oldest fires. During my official visit to Azerbaijan over the past
few days, we have had extensive discussions. I thank President
Ilham Aliyev for his hospitality. Azerbaijan’s hospitality is
becoming increasingly recognized globally through the Global Baku
Forum. Over the years, this Forum has evolved into one of the
leading platforms in the world. It serves as a venue for
generations of leaders to share their wisdom and ideas. The Forum
addresses regional and international issues. These issues will be
especially significant in 2025, a year that is regarded as one of
transition and change. Day by day, new questions arise, many of
which remain unanswered. The world is transforming into a different
space — multilateralism is giving way to polarization and political
struggles. This undermines the collective security system. The UN
has become a polarized organization, failing to deliver results
when needed. Consensus is now in question. How should we live in
this new phase? The decision-making system based on international
frameworks is collapsing. In general, we must address the pressing
question: Can we overcome this crisis together? What can we do for
younger and future generations?” the North Macedonian President
added.
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