Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 to host world leaders amid global uncertainty

The 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) will convene from 17‑19 April under the theme “Navigating Uncertainty in a Changing World,” diplomatic sources announced Sunday. Held under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and hosted by the Foreign Ministry, the forum will bring together more than 20 heads of state and government, approximately 15 vice presidents and deputy leaders, and over 50 ministers, including more than 40 foreign ministers.

Global Participation

The event will host over 460 high‑level participants, including 75 representatives from international organisations, as well as nearly 5,000 attendees such as academics and students from more than 150 countries. More than 40 events and sessions, including leader panels, will focus on global uncertainties, transformation processes and regional developments across political, economic, environmental and technological areas.

Sideline Meetings

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to attend several meetings on the sidelines, including the Balkan Peace Platform’s third foreign ministers meeting, a Gaza‑focused eight‑party meeting, an informal meeting of the Organisation of Turkic States Foreign Ministers Council, and a Türkiye‑Pakistan‑Saudi Arabia‑Egypt meeting. The forum comes at a critical moment as the world grapples with the aftermath of the Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire.