The great family of the Asian Mayors Forum has strongly condemned the US-Israeli aggression against the Iran and its cities. The statement calls the attacks of US and Israeli regime a blatant violation of international law, which have targeted the vital infrastructure and urban centers of the proud Iranian nation. Preserving the right of the […]
Two member cities of the Asian Mayors Forum, Khoy from Iran and Konya from Turkey, have signed a twinning agreement.The signing ceremony was held on December 11, at the Konya Municipality, and the memorandum of understanding was signed by Deputy Mayor of Khoy Bahman Rezanezhad and his counterpart from Konya Municipality Mustafa Uzbaş.Training and exchange […]
During a ceremony at the 1st International Congress of “Green City, Green University” held at University of Tabriz, the Environmental Capital of Asia plaque was presented to the Municipality of Tabriz. Najmeh Khatami, AMF Deputy Secretary-General, presented the plaque, describing Tabriz as “one of the leading cities in the region in environmental action.” She stated […]
The 7th General Assembly of the Asian Mayors Forum has voiced serious concern over ongoing ceasefire violations and genocide in Gaza. Convened in Tehran on November 28, the GA in its final statement also denounced the ecocide in Gaza, calling for an immediate end to Israeli attacks, full humanitarian access, and international support for the […]
The 7th General Assembly of the Asian Mayors Forum was held on November 28, 2025, in the Iranian capital as part of the “Tehran Urban Summit 2025.” With participation from Iranian and foreign member mayors and representatives of partner international organizations, the Forum’s Secretary-General, Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, presented a comprehensive report on activities and announced the […]
The 11th Executive Board Meeting of the Asian Mayors Forum was held on November 27, 2025 in Tehran. The meeting, organized within the framework of the “Tehran Urban Summit 2025” and attended by Executive Board members, began with a speech by the representative of the city of Dushanbe as the Forum’s rotating president, along with […]
The city of Gaza has been designated as the “Asian Capital of Environment” due to the urgent need for focused attention on ecocide carried out by Israel.The designation was announced during a special event at AMF booth at COP30 in Brazil, attended by prominent figures such as Tim Anderson, Ajamu Baraka, and Angelo Giuliani.At the […]
Happy Asian Mayors Forum Day! Did you know that one of Asia’s most influential urban networks was born in Tehran on November 19, 2008? That first gathering of city leaders marked the official launch of the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF)—a platform created by Tehran to bring Asian cities closer together.Today, the Forum connects over 100 […]
The Asian Mayors Forum has unveiled a new volume titled Global Periodic Reports on Environmental Destruction by the Israeli Regime on the sidelines of the COP30 in Brazil. Prepared for submission to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, this book contains more than 130 documented reports detailing environmental damage resulting […]
We’re Heading to COP30!Join us at the AMF Pavilion, where cities come together to shape a greener, more sustainable future. 📍 Belém, Brazil 🗓️ November 10–21, 2025 Be part of the global conversation on sustainable urban development and discover how collaborative city action can drive meaningful climate solutions. #AMF #COP30 #SustainableCities #IncityAct
Make Your City More International!Join the Asia Mayors Forum – Sri Lanka, a dynamic platform connecting cities, leaders, and innovators across Asia to share experiences, strengthen partnerships, and shape the future of urban development. Event DetailsDate: 15 November 2025 Time: 3:00 PM (Sri Lanka Time) Format: Online Webinar Topic: Building Global Connections and Sharing Best […]
AMF proudly presents: Webinar on “War, Cities, and the Silent Crisis of Ecocide” Join us for this enlightening webinar, where leading scholars and experts will explore the devastating environmental consequences of conflict and urbanization. This event delves into how war and human activity silently erode ecosystems, disrupt urban sustainability, and threaten the planet’s ecological balance. […]
On October 12, AMF Secretary General Hamidreza Gholamzadeh hosted Mr. Mehdi Mohammadi, Secretary-General of the Iranian Metropolitan Cities Forum. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two organizations. It was agreed to share successful experiences of Asian cities through the technical commissions of the organization to promote innovative urban solutions. They also discussed organizing […]
To celebrate the 80th National Day of Vietnam, the Embassy of Vietnam in Iran, in cooperation with Tehran Municipality, the Asian Mayors Forum, and the Tehran Metro Operating Company organized the photo exhibition “Vietnam: Timeless Beauty and Vitality” at Tajrish Metro Station. The event aims to strengthen cultural diplomacy between Iran and Vietnam while showcasing […]
Ladan Ranjbar, Coordinator of the “Youth, Family, and Women” Network of the Asian Mayors Forum, delivered a speech at the 4th International Conference on “Youth Diplomacy and the New Era Challenges”, hosted by the International Peace Foundation in Russia.In her remarks, Ranjbar introduced the Asian Mayors Forum and highlighted the vital role of youth in […]
On October 6, AMF Secretary General hosted the Mayor of Abarkuh, from Yazd Province, as the newest member of the Forum.During the meeting, Hamidreza Gholamzadeh presented an overview of the Forum’s history, objectives, and activities, and invited Mr. Khalil Akrami, the Mayor of Abarkuh, to attend the upcoming urban event in Tehran scheduled for November […]
Zoha Sadeghpour, a young Iranian student, won a bronze medal in the individual math competition at the BRICS Youth Festival held in Kazan, Russia. With an outstanding performance, she shared third place with participants from Russia and South Africa. Competitors from Russia claimed the gold medal, while representatives from Belarus, India, and Uzbekistan jointly received […]
The webinar “Urban Resilience in Wartime” was held on September 30, 2025, hosted by the Asian Mayors Forum. The event, aimed at sharing experiences of urban managers from Iran and Lebanon—both recently affected by Israeli-imposed wars—featured speeches by Ahmad Al-Khansa (Mayor of Ghobeiry, Lebanon), Dr. Fatemeh Tanhaei (Mayor of District 8, Tehran), Dr. Mohammad Hossein […]
The BRICS Youth Festival, with the active participation of an Iranian delegation, concluded today in Kazan, Russia. The week-long event brought together 150 teenagers from 13 BRICS+ countries. The Iranian delegation, consisting of eight young participants introduced by the Asian Mayors Forum, seized this unique opportunity to present Iran’s cultural and social capacities as ambassadors […]
The 8th Grape Festival of Urmia concluded with the participation of several ambassadors from Asian countries.The closing ceremony of this ten-day festival, held at the Chichest Cultural Complex, was attended by the ambassadors of Uruguay, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, as well as diplomatic representatives from the embassies of Kyrgyzstan and Sri Lanka with the support of […]