Bringing together politicians, diplomats, academics, and experts, the conference addressed the ongoing crises in the Middle East, regional security challenges, and the transformation of the global system. Participants discussed possible solutions for the region’s future within the framework of the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and Global Governance Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The opening addresses were delivered by Jiang Xuebin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Türkiye, and Doğu Perinçek, Chairman of the Vatan Party.

Ambassador Jiang Xuebin emphasized that the Middle East is undergoing a profound period of transformation and restructuring. He noted that while existing security structures are being shaken, the ability of regional countries to act independently and their determination to shape their own destinies are growing stronger. Describing China’s four global initiatives as an integrated framework encompassing development, security, civilization, and governance, Ambassador Jiang expressed China’s readiness to work with Türkiye and other countries in the region on the basis of peace, cooperation, and shared development.

Doğu Perinçek, Chairman of the Vatan Party, stated that humanity is passing through a historic period of transformation, declaring that the Atlantic Era is coming to an end and a new civilization centered in Asia is emerging. He emphasized national independence, production, sharing, people-oriented policies, public ownership, and peace as the fundamental values of this new civilization. Perinçek also stressed that a strategic alliance between Türkiye, Russia, China, and Iran represents a decisive force for international security and the prevention of war.

The main issues discussed at the conference were organized under five themes:

1. An Overview of the Four Global Initiatives and the Situation in the Middle East

The discussions focused on changes in the global balance of power, the position of the Middle East within the international system, and the opportunities offered by China’s four global initiatives for addressing regional challenges.

2. The Global Development Initiative and Development Prospects for the Middle East

Participants examined the economic development potential of regional countries, production and investment relations, international economic cooperation, and the contribution of development processes to regional stability.

3. The Global Security Initiative and Managing the Security Dilemma in the Middle East

The session addressed regional conflicts, external interventions, security threats, and the development of a common security approach that takes into account the legitimate security concerns of the countries in the region.

4. The Global Civilization Initiative and Civilizational Dialogue in the Middle East

Discussions highlighted the Middle East’s rich civilizational heritage, intercultural interaction, mutual learning among civilizations, and the importance of addressing differences through cooperation rather than confrontation.

5. The Global Governance Initiative and the Reconstruction of the Regional Governance System in the Middle East

The session examined sovereign equality in international relations, multilateralism, the effectiveness of regional organizations, and governance mechanisms that would enable Middle Eastern countries to determine their own futures.

The conference provided a platform for participants from different disciplines to evaluate the approaches offered by the four global initiatives to the challenges facing the Middle East. Ensuring regional peace, strengthening economic development, promoting dialogue among civilizations, and expanding international cooperation constituted the principal themes of the discussions.

October 30, 2026 — Intercontinental Hotel, Ankara, Türkiye