15.01.2026 17:12
Hakan Gültekin, the President of the Ayder Forum Association, speaking at the International Ayder Forum held in Rize, stated, "This forum is not a one-time event; it is a sustainable thought and evaluation platform that opens from Rize to the world." Gültekin, who said, "Energy is the fundamental force that keeps the world standing," noted that the next forum will be focused on "health."
At the second International Ayder Forum held in Rize this year, the topic of "Energy, Security, and Diplomacy" was discussed.
Attending the organization were the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu, Minister of Economy and Energy of the TRNC Olgun Amcaoğlu, Rize Governor İhsan Selim Baydaş, mayors, heads of institutions, local and foreign press members, and international representatives.
"THIS FORUM IS A SUSTAINABLE THINKING PLATFORM OPENING FROM RIZE TO THE WORLD"
Speaking here, Hakan Gültekin, President of the International Ayder Forum Association, stated that the aim is to support the state's goals in the field and to increase the social benefit of joint efforts between the public, civil society, and stakeholders. Gültekin expressed that the efforts made in Rize's branding journey serve as "a strong bridge between the public and society."
Gültekin said, "As the International Ayder Forum Association, we had a single goal when we started our journey. To bring Rize and Ayder not only to the peak of tourism but also to the summit of global ideas and diplomacy. As you may recall, last year we held the first Ayder Forum here with a very valuable delegation, focusing on logistics and transportation. It is a great pride for us to see that the seeds we planted that day have now sprouted and that this issue has transformed into an international diplomacy table. This forum is not a one-time event; it is a sustainable thinking and evaluation platform opening from Rize to the world."
"THE WORLD'S MOST CRITICAL AGENDA: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE VISION"
In his speech, Gültekin also emphasized the importance of the energy topic, stating that they came together to address energy, one of the world's most critical agendas, within the framework of renewable energy potential, natural resources, and sustainability, hosted by Rize. He highlighted the importance of the "common mind" that will emerge at the forum and the decisions to be made in terms of leaving a more livable and stronger future for future generations.
THE NEXT INTERNATIONAL FORUM WILL BE ON THE THEME OF "HEALTH"
Gültekin stated, "Energy is the fundamental force that keeps the world standing; however, the most important value that makes life meaningful and indispensable is health," announcing that the next international Ayder Forum will be organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Health with the theme of "health."