By Durell Namasani
Malawi’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honorable Patricia Nangozo-Kainga, is in Turkey participating in the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), a high-level gathering focused on global diplomacy.This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World,”underscores the urgent need for diplomatic solutions to global divisions .
The ADF was first held in 2021 after a COVID-19-related delay in 2020. It was founded by Turkey’s Foreign Ministry to foster dialogue among global leaders on pressing international issues . This year’s edition, held from April 11-13, has drawn over 20 heads of state, 50 foreign ministers, and 60 representatives from international organizations, including:
HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister ,Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s Foreign Minister and High-ranking officials from Sudan, Mali, Chad, Ukraine, and Armenia
The ADF aims to address systemic challenges in global governance, including climate change, AI risks, and conflict resolution. It serves as a platform for mediation, regional cooperation, and innovative diplomatic strategies .
Turkish President’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in his opening remarks emphasized the need for trust in international institutions and called for multilateral cooperation to tackle crises such as war, inequality, and technological disruptions .
Nangozo-Kainga also participated in a session with Turkey’s First Lady, Emine Erdoğan, discussing transformative education’s role in bridging global divides.
The forum continues to be a key platform for shaping diplomatic responses to an increasingly fractured world.
