AMF Secretary General has hosted the honorable Mayor of Khoy, Mr. Hassan Nasrollahpour, and the Chairman of the Islamic City Council, Mr. Sajad Chehreh-Ara, on July 13. In this meeting, Mr. Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, introduced the organization and emphasized its domestic and international cooperation potential. Key topics discussed included Khoy’s membership in the Forum, collaboration and […]
The Asian Mayors Forum congratulates the Mayor and esteemed citizens of member city of Khorramabad on the inscription of the Prehistoric Valley of Khorramabad as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The global recognition of this historical site presents an opportunity to further develop and promote the attractions and capacities of this city, especially in its […]
AMF has officially launched its 8th Internship Program at its headquarters, welcoming a new cohort of dynamic young professionals eager to contribute to urban diplomacy and development. The opening ceremony featured remarks by AMF Secretary General Hamidreza Gholamzadeh and Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO. Both emphasized the importance […]
With the efforts of the Asian Mayors Forum, the Iranian member city if Urmia has signed sister city agreement with Turkish city of Şanlıurfa.The agreement was signed during an online meeting between the mayors of the two cities, aiming to strengthen cultural, economic, tourism, and agricultural ties, as well as to expand bilateral cooperation in […]
AMF Secretary General has condemned the Israeli aggression against the Iranian cities, urging decisive action. In his statement, Mr. Hamidreza Gholamzadeh denounced use of force, targeting civilians and infrastructure and violating the international law by the Israeli regime. He reaffirmed that AMF is committed to promoting peace and justice and stands in solidarity with Tehran […]
AMF Secretary-General has met with Chairwoman of Youth Diplomacy Academy from Russia. The meeting held at the Secretariat of the Asian Mayors Forum, Hamidreza Gholamzadeh and Dilbar Sadikova reviewed current joint activities and projects and discussed ways to expand their cooperation.The Asian Mayors Forum and the Youth Diplomacy Academy signed a cooperation agreement in 2024. […]
The Deputy Secretary-General of the Asian Mayors Forum has held a cordial meeting with a delegation from the Municipality of Dushanbe. During the meeting, Najmeh Khatami and Ms. Dilbar Adilzoda, Deputy Mayor of Dushanbe, discussed ongoing collaborations between the Forum and the capital of Tajikistan, as well as future plans for expanding relations and launching […]
AMF Secretary General has met with Deputy Mayor of Dushanbe. In a meeting held on the sidelines of the “Kermanshah, Cultural Capital of Asia” festival in the western Iranian city, Hamidreza Gholamzadeh and Ms. Dilbar Odizoda discussed expanding cooperation between the Forum and Dushanbe, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the organization. One of […]
AMF Secretary General has emphasized the importance of culture in advancing urban diplomacy and international cooperation during the opening ceremony of the “Kermanshah, Cultural Capital of Asian Cities” festival. Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, speaking at the event held in Kermanshah with the participation of Iranian officials and international guests from 10 countries, highlighted the role of municipalities […]
AMF Deputy Secretary General has participated as a keynote speaker in the “BRICS+ Women” session held on the sidelines of the first General Assembly of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities in Maricá, Brazil. In her remarks, Ms. Khatami emphasized the crucial role of women in shaping inclusive local and global governance and highlighted […]
Delegates from the cities of Shiraz and Isfahan took part in a thematic session on Architecture and Urban Development, held during the first General Assembly of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities. Mayor of Isfahan Mr. Ali Ghasemzadeh and Deputy Mayor of Shiraz Mr. Arash Farajzadeh, shared insights from their cities on challenges and […]
Qazvin and the Gorodetsky District of Russia have signed a sister-city agreement on the sidelines of the first General Assembly of the “BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities.” The agreement was signed by the Mayor of Qazvin Mr. Mehdi Sabbaghi and the head of the local government of Gorodetsky, Alexander Yurievich Mudrov. The agreement is […]
AMF delegates have participated in a specialized panel on sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, held on the sidelines of the inaugural General Assembly of BRICS+ Cities and Municipalities in Brazil.The session featured the Mayor of Tehran as the keynote speaker, with the mayors of Rasht, Qazvin, and Arak also delivering presentations on […]
AMF SG has moderated a specialized youth session during the General Assembly of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities in Brazil’s Maricá.The session, attended by senior urban officials from BRICS member countries, aimed to explore the role of the younger generation in addressing major global challenges. It focused on key topics such as sustainable […]
Mayors of several AMF members from Iran have held a meeting with municipal officials from India. Organized on the sidelines of the 1st General Assembly of BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities in Brazil’s Maricá, the meeting brought together mayors of Isfahan, Rasht, Qazvin and Arak with urban leaders from Indian cities of Jaipur and […]
A delegation from AMF has attended the General Assembly of the BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities in Brazil’s Maricá. Headed by AMF Secretary General Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, the delegation, including mayors of the Iranian cities of Isfahan, Rasht, Qazvin, Arak and Deputy Mayor of Shiraz, took part in the event, addressing different panels and holding […]
AMF Secretary General has presented the “Asian Capital of Tourism” award to the honorable Mayor of Isfahan, Mr. Ali Ghasemzadeh. In a ceremony held at the historic “Bagh-e Zereshk” mansion in Isfahan, attended by a group of city officials, Hamidreza Gholamzadeh praised the achievements of Isfahan Municipality in the field of tourism. He congratulated the […]
In a keynote address at the 28th Eurasian Economic Summit, AMF Secretary General has called for cities worldwide to adopt resilience as a core principle of planning and investment.Calling resilience an essential, not an option, for survival and urban progress, Hamidreza Gholamzadeh emphasized the need for cities to change approaches toward resilience from mere survival […]
AMF has signed multilateral cooperation agreement with Senegalese cities.On May 2, AMF Secretary General hosted a delegation from Senegal, including Ousmane Sarr, Mayor of the Cherif Lo, Lazare Lamane Thiaw, Mayor of Pambal, and Saloum Sane, President of the “Investir au Sénégal”. During the meeting, a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the […]
The Secretariat of the “Public Participation and Social Responsibility” Committee of the Asian Mayors Forum was inaugurated in Arak on April 30, 2025. The event took place at Arak’s Cultural Center with the participation of representatives from the Asian Mayors Forum, Governor of Markazi Province Mehdi Zandieh Vakili, Arak Mayor Alireza Mahmoudi, city council members, […]