AMF and the All-Russian Association for the Development of Local Self-Government (VARMSU) have signed a memorandum of understanding. Inked by AMF SG Hamidreza Gholamzadeh and VARMSU Co-Chair Irina Guseva on the sidelines of the II All-Russian Municipal Forum in Moscow, the agreement is set to pave the path for inter-city cooperation between the members of […]
AMF Secretary General has emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation within the framework of BRICS+ during the II All-Russian Municipal Forum held in Moscow. Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, speaking at the expert panel on “Prospects for the Development of International Cooperation of BRICS Cities», called the BRICS group an ample opportunity for cooperation and discussed key areas […]
AMF Secretary General has presented the “Asian Capital of Environment” award to the Esteemed Mayor of Antalya Muhittin Böcek. Taking place at the opening ceremony of the 10th Urbanization and Technologies Symposium in Antalya, Hamidreza Gholamzadeh hailed the city’s efforts in sustainable urban development and officially awarded the title to the city. AMF has named […]
The UCLG-MEWA Culture & Tourism Committee Meeting has convened in Turkey’s Antalya on April 19, with AMF delegates in attendance. Held on the sidelines of the 10th Antalya Urbanism and Technologies Symposium, the meeting was dedicated to sharing knowledge and experience to promote tourism, particularly the local cultures.
Isfahan, an AMF member, has signed a twinning agreement with Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan. The agreement was formalized on April 9, 2025, during a ceremony at the historic Chehel Sotoun Palace in Isfahan, with mayors Ali Ghasemzadeh and Ilsur Metshin in attendance. This twinning marks Isfahan’s 16th sister-city partnership and aims […]
AMF has hosted Mr. Iman Derakhshi, Head of the Cultural, Social, and Sports Organization of Kermanshah Municipality.The late-April meeting focused on upcoming international events as Kermanshah serve as the “Cultural Capital of Asian Cities” in 2025. Topics included organizing cultural events, establishing sister-city ties with other Asian cities, and hosting various cultural and social gatherings.The […]
The specialized session on “Crisis Management and Urban Resilience” was held on Friday, April 11, at the Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization, with representatives from BRICS countries in attendance.The session included a tour of the organization’s facilities and an introduction to its capabilities. Expert talks were delivered on urban crises and their solutions by […]
The 3rd meeting of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities was hosted by the Asian Mayors Forum and the Municipality of Tehran on April 10, at Milad Tower.The event, whose previous two editions were held in Kazan, Russia, and Dubai, UAE, brought together urban and government officials from Russia, China, Brazil, and South Africa. […]
The third meeting of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities started on April 9 with Tehran tours. The tours took the foreign participants of the event, namely Russian and Brazilian delegates, to the Golestan Palace and the Sa’dabad Cultural and Historical Complex. The third BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities is taking place in […]
As we welcome the new year, AMF Secretary General Hamidreza Gholamzadeh shares heartfelt wishes for a year of peace, prosperity, and renewal. May this spring bring new opportunities for cooperation and joint efforts among members of great AMF family.
The AMF Deputy has presented the trophy and certificate of “Cultural Capital of Asia” to the Mayor of Karmanshah in a festive ceremony in the Iranian city. The public event, which took place on March 12 at Eastern Park of Kermanshah, was followed by unveiling of a commemorative stamp dedicated to the city’s new title. […]
AMF has hosted a meeting on urban diplomacy and branding. The meeting, attended by staff from the International Affairs Department of Tehran Municipality, explored topics such as urban diplomacy in young democracies and the role of social media—particularly X (Twitter) —in city diplomacy and global branding. Another key topic was the introduction of the newly […]
AMF Secretary General has hosted the esteemed Ambassador of Armenia to Iran on March 11.During the meeting, Hamidreza Gholamzadeh while introducing the Forum, its activities, and development outlook, stressed that the twinning agreement between Tehran and Yerevan is an opportunity to expand inter-city cooperation. The esteemed Ambassador of Armenia Mr. Grigor Hakobyan, also emphasized the […]
The “Team Building and Management” training workshop, focused on group games, has been held for AMF interns.The event, designed to strengthen team spirit, improve teamwork skills, and introduce the principles of team building and leadership, included training in communication skills, problem-solving, and decision-making through interactive activities.The workshop provided an opportunity for interns to learn and […]
Asian Mayors Forum, jointly with Tehran Municipality, held the 3rd Diplomatic Peace and Friendship Tree Planting Ceremony on March 3. Attended by Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani, AMF SG Hamidreza Gholamzadeh and 41 diplomatic delegations from various countries and international organizations, The event included an opening ceremony by speeches from municipal officials, tree-planting, an exhibition of […]
The specialized online meeting of “Lessons Learned from Recent Los Angeles Fires” was held today, February 25, with the participation of experts in the field.The meeting began with a brief speech by AMF SG Hamidreza Gholamzadeh and included presentations by Advisor to the Mayor of Mersin Ibrahim Evrim, CEO of Tehran Fire Department Ghodratollah Mohammadi, […]
AMF Secretary General Hamidreza Gholamzadeh has met with the Mayor of Baghdad Ammar Musa. During this meeting, which took place late February in a visit by AMF SG to Iraq, tge parties discussed strengthening cooperation and joint programs.Key topics of discussion included increasing Baghdad’s participation in Forum events, enhancing Baghdad’s relations with other member cities, […]
The second session in the series of “City Studies”meetings was held with the participation of AMF interns. Key topics of discussion included an introduction to Bangkok and its characteristics, urban challenges, the performance of international urban organizations based there, and the city’s major projects. The session also examined Bangkok’s urban management structure and the scope […]
AMF, in cooperation with the Municipality of Tehran, will hold an online meeting on the Los Angeles fires and resilience on February 24.The meeting will explore various aspects of the crisis with experts from Iran and the international community.It will take place on Zoom from 10:30 to 12:00 and will be conducted in both Persian […]
Members of the Asian Mayors Forum have visited the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition (TITE 2025). The visit aimed to explore the latest achievements in the sector, discover existing opportunities, learn about the participating cities and their tourism potential, introduce the Forum, and engage in discussions with representatives of member cities. During […]