Tehran – The Tehran dialogue forum ended on Monday. Days 2 and final days were accompanied by a compelling mix of expert panels, a survey of influential voice interviews, and keynote speeches from key figures in Iran.
The economic and geopolitical ripple effects of AI, the evolving face of Western Asia’s resistance, and the promise of regional corridors dominated the debate as Tehran’s dialogue forum approached its conclusion. Prominent interviews with figures like Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Huad Hussein and Turkmenistan’s top diplomat Rashit Meredou were firmly in the spotlight on these important issues. A speech by Iranian chairman Mohammad Bakar Kalibah was the last event of the day.
Non-governmental and independent figures were also important parts of the 2025 TDF. “The private sector has been in the forum for the first time this year,” said Saeed Khatibzadeh, head of Iran’s political institute, in a statement from the Tehran Times, who is the lead organizer of the event. “Of course, there were many ambassadors, ministers and local officials who attended during the discussion. But this year we were particularly hoping to invite guests of all ranks.”
Khatibzadeh said enthusiastic attendees showed that the area had “accepted” the TDF. “This forum is the result of 40 years of Iranian diplomacy. I think the region has come to realize that it can work together to find solutions to the challenges of West Asia.”
At a press conference heading towards the end of the day, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut welcomed the “unprecedented” attendance by foreign intellectuals and officials at the forum.
During discussions with correspondents for the Tehran Times, senior officials from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman said they look forward to rejoining the TDF next year.