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 […]
The Asian Mayors Forum has hosted a gathering of young people, activists, and peace enthusiasts on the occasion of the International Day of Peace. The event, held on September 22, with the theme “Roots in the Soil, Hearts in Peace”, created an atmosphere filled with empathy, creativity, and hope. Throughout the program, participants engaged in […]
The Asian Mayors Forum (AMF) will host an international webinar titled “Urban Resilience in Wartime” on October 1, from 10:00 to 12:00 (GMT+3:30) via Zoom.The event will bring together leading Iranian and international experts to discuss challenges and strategies for strengthening cities during times of conflict. Participants will benefit from insights shared by municipal representatives […]
The online expert meeting “Local Economies, Sustainable Cities: A New Development Discourse in Asia” was held on September 17, 2025, with the participation of mayors, senior urban managers, and representatives of international organizations from various countries.In this webinar, a number of prominent international and urban figures presented their views, including: • Dr. Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, Secretary-General […]
AMF Secretary General has appointed the Honorable Mayor of Urmia as the President of the Forum’s “Committee on Urban Economy and Entrepreneurship.” During a one-day trip to Urmia, Hamidreza Gholamzadeh officially presented the appointment decree to Mr. Aydin Rahmani Rezaieh. In this meeting, discussions were held on potential areas of cooperation between the Forum and […]
AMF Secretary General has announced the official membership of the Iranian city of Khoy in the organization. Hamidreza Gholamzadeh made the announcement during the 8th Shams & Rumi Music Festival in the northwestern city, hailing Khoy as the birthplace of Shams Tabrizi and a symbol of cultural and spiritual heritage. He also highlighted the city’s […]
AMF Secretary-General has emphasized the need for national and cross-border cooperation to address dust storms at the conference “Addressing the Challenges of Sand and Dust Storms in Cities: Strategies for Resilience and Sustainability.”Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, speaking at the event hosted by the Tehran Disaster Prevention and Management Organization on September 6, emphasized the urgent need for […]
The international expert meeting “Digital Twin and Urban Simulation: The Key to Decision-Making” was held on August 19 with the participation of urban experts and city officials from various countries. Representatives from Mersin Municipality (Turkey), Anantapur Municipality (India), the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), CityNet, Nizhny Novgorod Municipality (Russia), Baguio City (Philippines), the Urban Transformation Center […]
On August 18, 2025, an international protocol training workshop was held with the participation of Mr. Amir Amouzadeh, Protocol Affairs Expert at the International Affairs Department of Tehran Municipality.During the session, trainees were introduced to procedures for receiving and seeing off foreign delegations, principles of hospitality, and professional etiquette in the field. Topics such as […]
The candidacy process of our local leaders for their election to the 2026–2029 term AMF governing bodies has officially begun. The elections are scheduled to take place during the AMF General Assembly 2025, to be held in Tehran on November 2025. We call on all Asian mayors to step forward and take part at shaping the sustainable […]
We are excited to announce opening of the nomination for the AMF Asian Capitals of 2026 initiative, an award designed to recognize and honor cities across Asia that lead the way in three key areas: Culture, Environment, and Tourism. Following our successful initiative in 2025 to name three cities of Tabriz (Iran) and Antalya (Türkiye) […]
AMF Secretary General Hamidreza Gholamzadeh has hosted H.E. Mr. Asad Majeed Khan, esteemed Secretary-General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), and his accompanying delegation today, July 22.The main focus of the meeting was the development of joint cooperation with an emphasis on the economic growth and prosperity of cities. Both sides stressed the importance of […]
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. […]