The United Nations Office in Baku and ADA University organized an event inaugurating in Azerbaijan the UN75 initiative - the biggest global conversation on the world’s future. The event brought together the ambassadors, government officials, representatives of civil society and youth organizations as well as academia and the media.

Fariz Ismailzade, Executive Vice-Rector of ADA University made opening remarks and welcomed the guests, representatives and all the participants. He congratulated the staff of the UN took part in the event.

During the panel discussions, the participants exchanged views on three key questions that the UN75 will ask throughout the year: “What kind of future do we want to create?”; “Are we on track?”; and “What action is needed to close the gap?”. They also discussed the role and responsibilities of governments, businesses and civil society organizations in building a better world for future generations.

Through these conversations, the UN aims to build a global vision of 2045 – its centenary, increase understanding of the threats to that future, and support enhanced international cooperation to realize that vision.

By Ulvi Ahmedli