Participation of Mr. Asaf Hajiyev, PABSEC Secretary General in the 13th ICAPP General Assembly, 5-6 November 2026, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Mr. Asaf Hajiyev, PABSEC Secretary General, participated in the 13th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on 4–7 November 2026, under the theme “Rebuilding Trust in a Changing World”. The Assembly brought together representatives of political parties from across Asia, international organisations and parliamentary bodies. The plenary discussions addressed such topics as: promoting sustainable peace and stability, strengthening democracy and governance, and developing artificial intelligence for shared prosperity, with particular emphasis on dialogue and cooperation in addressing common regional and global challenges. In his intervention, Mr. Hajiyev highlighted the strategic importance of the Black Sea region as a bridge between Asia and Europe, noting that three BSEC Member States span both continents. The PABSEC Secretary General underlined the importance of transport and communication, referring to their estimated global value of more than USD 11 trillion. In this context, he highlighted the development of the Middle Corridor as an important route for delivering goods from Central Asia to European and world markets. He stressed that its significance extends beyond the region, representing a valuable contribution to the global economy. At the conclusion of its proceedings, the Assembly adopted the Seoul Declaration, reaffirming the commitment of ICAPP member parties to dialogue, mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and cooperation in addressing common regional and global challenges.
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