President of TIF attended the 11th UNAOC Global Forum

H.E. Baghdad Amreyev, President of the Turkic Investment Fund (TIF), attended the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), held in Riyadh on 14 and 15 December 2025. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted the Forum under the theme “UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity. Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World.”

The Forum brought together political leaders, international and regional organizations, representatives from the private sector, civil society, and academia. Delegations from the Turkic states also participated, contributing to the exchanges over the two days.

Speaking to the Forum, UN Secretary-General H.E. António Guterres pointed to the Alliance of Civilizations as a steady counterweight to rising polarization, calling for sustained backing to strengthen dialogue, mutual respect, and inclusion in a multipolar world.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for UN efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence, linking these goals to Saudi Vision 2030 and emphasizing the role of youth in peacebuilding.

United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC, H.E. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, underlined the Alliance’s core mandate of dialogue and respect, urging firm action against discrimination.

Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Binali Yıldırım, representing President of Türkiye H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, underlined that Türkiye, as one of the two co-sponsors of the UNAOC, remains committed to its founding vision, stressing that lasting peace requires dialogue, mutual respect, and concrete action to foster peaceful coexistence among cultures.

Over the course of the Forum, President Amreyev joined high-level discussions on multilateral cooperation and the role of dialogue and trust in supporting peaceful trade, economic development, and cross-border partnerships.

The programme also covered topics such as digital disinformation, education, youth engagement, women’s participation in peace processes, and interfaith and intercultural dialogue. The Forum concluded with the adoption of a final declaration setting out shared priorities and next steps.

Alongside the formal programme, President Amreyev held meetings with representatives of international organizations and Turkic states, exchanging views on possible areas of cooperation in line with the Fund’s mandate.