On February 4-5, the Valdai Discussion Club, in collaboration with the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, is hosting its fourteenth Middle East Conference in Moscow. The Forum serves as a platform for discussing global issues and challenges across different domains.
The theme for this year's conference is “The Middle East – 2025: Learning Lessons from the Past, Surviving the Present, and Designing the Future”. Participants will engage in discussions and analyses focused on the Middle East region with an outlook towards the year 2025.
The event is being held at the Valdai Discussion Club’s headquarters in Moscow, situated at Tsvetnoy Boulevard, 16/1. This central location provides a convenient and accessible venue for the attendees to gather and exchange insights.
One of the key representatives at the conference stated, “Our goal is to foster constructive dialogue and exchange views on the current state of affairs in the Middle East, drawing from historical experiences and envisioning pathways for the future development of the region.” This statement underscores the importance of reflection on the past and present to shape a more resilient and prosperous future for the Middle East.