MADRID, Nov. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Imperial Springs
International Forum (ISIF), co-organised by Club de Madrid, will hold its ninth edition on 11–12
December in Madrid. This marks the
first time the Forum is held outside China, highlighting ISIF's commitment to
broadening multilateral dialogue and fostering a more inclusive and
cooperative global order.
Under the theme "Collective Action for One Future", ISIF
2024 will bring together over 130 political leaders, dignitaries,
and experts from more than 40 countries. Participants will include
former heads of state and government, academics, and
representatives of international organisations. The Forum will also
welcome officials from the Chinese and Spanish governments, with
Madrid's mayor attending as an
institutional partner.
The discussions will address pressing global challenges,
including peace and security, green technology, artificial
intelligence, and sustainable development. The Forum also aims to
explore pathways for advancing multilateralism and development
financing, promoting cooperative solutions in a world marked by
growing polarisation.
"The decision to host ISIF 2024 in Madrid underscores the importance of creating
opportunities for constructive dialogue and collaboration with key
global actors," said Danilo Türk, President of Club de Madrid. "In these complex times,
multilateralism and partnerships are essential to addressing
challenges that affect societies worldwide."
The 2024 edition is expected to result in a set of
recommendations will conclude the Forum, reflecting a shared vision
for addressing global challenges, strengthening multilateral
cooperation, and fostering collective solutions.
About the Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF)
ISIF, co-organised by the Club de Madrid and strategic Chinese partners, is a
leading platform for dialogue on global challenges. Since 2016,
ISIF has brought together influential leaders, experts, and
diplomats to foster mutual understanding and cooperation.
Traditionally held in Guangzhou,
this ninth edition in Madrid
represents a milestone in the Forum's history.
The Forum will take place at the Eurostars Madrid Tower Hotel,
with the opening ceremony open to the press. High-profile
representatives from the organisers of ISIF, the Chinese People's
Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the
Australia-China Friendship and Exchange Association, and the
People's Government of Guangdong
Province will attend the opening ceremony.
ABOUT THE CLUB DE MADRID
Club de Madrid is the
world's largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime
Ministers, who leverage their individual and collective leadership
experience and global reach to strengthen inclusive democratic
practice and improve the well-being of people around the
world.
As a non-partisan and international non-profit organisation,
it counts on the hands-on governance experience of more than 100
Members from over 70 countries, along with a global network of
advisers and partners across all sectors of society.
This unique alliance stimulates dialogue, builds bridges and
engages in advocacy efforts to strengthen public policies and
effective leadership through recommendations that tackle challenges
such as inclusion, sustainable development and peace, at the
national and international levels.
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