ADF 2026 marks Türkiye’s diplomatic outreach, rising global role

Türkiye hosted 6,400 participants from 150 different countries, including 23 heads of state, 13 vice presidents or prime ministers and 50 ministers, during the fifth edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), held on April 17-19 in Antalya. A total of 52 activities and sessions were organized during the forum, which was held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Politicians, diplomats, academics, students, journalists, lawmakers, security experts, businesspeople, activists and representatives of intergovernmental and civil society organizations discussed various regional and global issues. This year’s theme was “Dealing with Uncertainties When Designing the Future.” Speakers and presenters focused on both existing and potential regional and global challenges.