Khankendi and Baku hosted the 7th Policy Forum, co-organized by ADA University and the AIR Center. The International forum, themed "Facing the New World Order," brought together more than 80 international experts and representatives from think tanks across 44 countries.

Opening remarks were delivered by Hafiz Pashayev, Rector of ADA University, Fariz Ismailzade, Vice Rector of ADA University and member of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, Shahin Bayramov, Rector of Garabagh University, and Emin Huseynov, Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavand districts.

The first day of the forum, which was held in Khankendi, featured two panel discussions: "Geopolitical Shifts and Their Impact on Regional Sovereignty," moderated by Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the AIR Center; and "New World Order: Expectations from Economic Transformation and the Digital Revolution," moderated by Fariz Ismayilzade, Vice Rector of ADA University.

The first panel explored the impact of changes in the global balance of power on national sovereignty, strategic stability in the region, and accountable partnerships. The second panel focused on economic independence, the impact of technology on the global distribution of power, and sustainable development approaches.

Forum participants described the event in Khankendi as a demonstration of Azerbaijan's commitment to open dialogue and international cooperation in its restoration and reintegration policy.

The event also saw discussions on global energy security, regional trade, and management of digital economy and natural resources in the new world order.

Forum participants toured the city of Khankendi before traveling to Baku.

ADA University hosted the second day of the forum on April 9. The keynote address was delivered by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ilham Aliyev. The head of state responded to questions from the forum participants.

The international forum later featured two panel discussions on “Global South: Voice of Multipolarity” and “The Role of Keystone States in Shaping Regional Security and Development” respectively moderated by AIR Center’s Head of Department Vasif Huseynov and Professor of Practice, Director for Policy Research, Analysis and Publications at the Institute for Development and Diplomacy, Damjan Krnjevic Miskovic.