2024 International Forum Imperial Springs Emphasizes Joint Actions to Address Global Challenges

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GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On December 12, 2024, local time, the 2024 Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF) was held in Madrid, Spain. Organized jointly by the Australia China Friendship and Exchange Association, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and the World Leadership Alliance – Club de Madrid, this year’s ISIF brought together more than 200 participants from political, academic, and business circles in more than 50 countries.

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According to Diego Martínez Belío, Secretary of State for Foreign and International Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation of Spain, this forum has been an important platform to promote an inclusive dialogue to address the pressing challenges of the world since it was founded in 2014.

Danilo Türk, President of the World Leadership Alliance – Club de Madrid and President of Slovenia (2007-2012), emphasized that ISIF is a platform for building trust and promoting mutual understanding. Through open, inclusive, and honest people-to-people dialogue, we aim to strengthen international cooperation and address the challenges we all share. “At a time when trust is fragile and cooperation ineffective, ISIF serves as a good bridge. It connects people, ideas, and solutions with the long-term desire to make multilateralism work for everyone,” he added.

Currently, unprecedented changes in the century are accelerating, global governance is facing complex situations, and the international order is at a critical crossroads. True international cooperation must be built on the foundation of mutual respect and trust, as well as broad dialogue and cooperation.

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“Looking forward, all sides should take strong steps to strengthen unity and cooperation, face global challenges together, and support and implement genuine international cooperation,” said Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

As emphasized by Ivo Josipovic, the President of Croatia (2010-2015), it seems that in all these critical situations, when we the people are facing this kind of challenges it is not enough to have a political action, but also to have a global action, including. important people politically, culturally, economically. This forum is full of smart people who can really help.

“In times of tectonic change, we need to collaborate and collaborate more than ever. We need well-functioning laws and institutions. The institutional structure is undergoing significant changes and there will be intense debates about how to adapt. We all need an international order that works. It is in the interests of China, the United States, Africa, developing countries, Europe – everyone,” said Csaba Korosi, President of the United Nations 77th General Assembly and Former Director of Environmental Sustainability at the Hungarian Presidency.

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“Some of the recommendations from the conference will be the renewal of joint structures, the commitment of all nations to move forward in this space rather than taking joint actions. It was an important message,” said Jenny Shipley, Prime Minister of New Zealand (1997-1999).

Since its establishment in 2014, ISIF has been held in Guangzhou, China for eight consecutive sessions. “ISIF 2024 marked its first ever session to be held abroad. With the united efforts and close cooperation of all parties, this forum was a great success. This represents a joint effort to deepen friendship, improve understanding, and take joint action for a better future,” said Chau Chak Wing, President of the Australia China Friendship and Exchange Association.

With the theme “Joint Action for One Future,” the forum featured a wide range of activities, including plenary discussion and forums.

Source: 2024 Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF)

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