Asian Mayors Forum has hosted a special training course on protocol etiquette for urban managers and experts. The course, conducted by Ali-Mohammad Bidarmaghz, aimed to enhance awareness and strengthen essential skills in protocol etiquette while improving the quality of official events. Key topics covered in the course included professional conduct at official ceremonies, principles of […]
AMF Secretary General has hosted Tehran’s Deputy Mayor for Social and Cultural Affairs Mohammad Amin Tavakolizadeh. During the meeting, which included a visit to the Forum, Hamidreza Gholamzadeh introduced the organization’s structure and various departments. He also outlined the efforts by AMF in reviving the international identity of both the Forum and Tehran, strengthening intercity […]
The very first session of the “City Studies” has been held with the participation of AMF trainees. The session focused on the Turkish city of Istanbul, examining its characteristics, challenges, urban management issues, as well as the role of international organizations in this metropolis. The “City Studies” is designed to enhance the knowledge and […]
Iran’s representative at the “BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award” has won the title of Young Researcher of the Year. Hosna Salimi, a trainee of AMF’s 6th Internship Program who was nominated for the competition by the Forum, received the award for her scientific and research activities. The award ceremony was held on January 26 […]
Tehran has co-organized a night of art and culture dedicated to the Philippines, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Iran and the south Asian nation. Dubbed “Harmony beyond Borders” and co-organized by the Embassy of the Philippines and Tehran Municipality, the night witnessed a photo exhibition of […]
Winners of the “Gaza Without War” Painting Competition Announced After the jury reviewed more than 1,500 submitted artworks, the top three winners in each age category were announced as follows: Age Group 7-9 Years:1. Artina Zaer2. Zahra Akbarzadeh Talooti3. Mohammadreza Khalili Nejad Age Group 10-12 Years:1. Pariya Lashkari2. Pouyan Pirghibi3. Nazanin Farshbaf Age Group 13-15 […]
AMF and Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) has signed an MoU to develop scientific and research collaborations. The memorandum, signed by AMF SG Hamidreza Gholamzadeh and the SBU Vice President for Scientific and Research Affairs Ms. Mehri Hamidi, sets ground for joint research and executive collaborations. AMF SG deemed the agreement as an effective step toward […]
AMF has reaffirmed solidarity with the Palestinian people, calling for international support for reconstruction of Gaza. AMF Secretary General Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, in a statement issued on the occasion of the National Day of Gaza as well as the recent ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli regime, stressed the need to address the root causes […]
The 7th Internship Program of the Asian Mayors Forum kicked off on December 28, 2024, at the organization’s headquarters.The event, attended by AMF Secretary General Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, introduced the new group of interns to the Forum, its strategies and goals, as well as the programs designed for interns and their responsibilities.During the ceremony, the efforts […]
Shiraz, the “Asian Capital of Environment 2024” has hosted the first International Urban Environment Conference in the closing days of the year. The conference, inaugurated by a speech from Shiraz Mayor Mohammad Hassan Asadi and a video message from AMF SG Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, featured technical panels on urban management and environmental topics, as well as […]
The “Creative City of Gastronomy” festival was held from December 18 to 21 in the Iranian member city of Rasht, with the participation of ambassadors and representatives from international organizations. The event was inaugurated with the presence of Gilan Governor Hadi Haghshenas, City Council Chairman Mohammad Hossein Vasegh, Rasht Mayor Rahim Shoghi, AMF Secretary General […]
AMF MeetUp 2024 has been held online on December 16, briefing all members on the activities of the current year. The meeting, inaugurated by a speech from term president city of Dushanbe, was dedicated to a thorough report of the actions and events in 2024 delivered by AMF Secretary General Hamidreza Gholamzadeh. Cooperation with members, […]
The 2nd photo exhibition of Romania’s historical and cultural attractions has opened in Tehran Metro in commemoration of the country’s National Day, also known as Great Union Day. The ceremony, organized at Shohadaye 17 Shahrivar Metro Station with cooperation of AMF, Tehran Municipality, Tehran Metro and Romanian Embassy, was attended by Tehran Municipality’s Deputy for […]
AMF Secretary General has met with the Mayor of Iranian city of Rasht. During the meeting, held on November 25, 2024 at AMF Secretariat, Mr. Hamidreza Gholamzadeh and Mr. Rahim Shoghi discussed enhancing cooperation and coordinating the joint cultural events. One of the key topics of the meeting was organizing the TEDx Food event, highlighting […]
Khorramabad, the president city of AMF Committee for Environment and Urban Health, has hosted an international conference about the pressing challenges in this field. Organized in two days and two technical panels on participatory conservation and role of women in environment protection, the event saw invaluable contributions from Iranian and foreign mayors and municipal officials […]
The 19th World Conference of Historical Cities was held from November 14 to 16 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with Shiraz and Masuleh participating as AMF members.The event, focused on sustainable mobility in historical cities, featured presentations by Shiraz Mayor MohammadHassan Asadi and Masuleh Mayor Yousef Nirouei, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of these cities.During the […]
AMF Secretary General has emphasized the necessity of strengthening intercity cooperation at the “BRICS+ Association of Cities and Municipalities” meeting in Dubai. Hamidreza Gholamzadeh highlighted the BRICS cities’ cooperation as a significant factor in strengthening the economic and political relations of member countries and enhancing the capabilities of the whole organization.Introducing the Asian Mayors Forum, […]
“Girls, Pioneers of Space” was held on October 26, 2024, at the “Gonbad Mina” Planetarium, with the participation of the International Girls’ Friendship Association. The event featured notable speakers, including government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani, Deputy for Women and Family Affairs Zahra Behrouzazar, AMF Secretary General Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, Russian astronaut Yelena Luchitskaya, space expert Vafa Sedaghat, […]
The opening ceremony of “A Glimpse into Japanese Culture” photo exhibition was held on Saturday in Tehran Metro in a commemoration of the Asian country’s culture week.The ceremony, organized at Jihad Metro Station, was attended by Japanese Ambassador to Iran H.E. Tamaki Tsukada, Tehran Municipality’s Deputy for International Affairs and Secretary General of Asian Mayors […]
AMF has hosted the first meeting of “Tehran: the Skill-Oriented City” in cooperation with Tehran Municipality’s Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology. The meeting, held on October 21, had Secretary General Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, University Lecturer Mohammad Hossein Buchani and Researcher and Author Dariush Shahbazi as speakers. AMF SG, while emphasizing the need to equip citizens […]