On May 27, the Yerevan Dialogue continues to gather guests from all over the world to discuss relevant issues. A high-level discussion on the future of global cooperation recently gathered high-ranking officials from all over the world, including Mnatsakan Safaryan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia; Lasha Darsalia, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia; Andrew Rosindell, Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom; Minna-Liina Lind, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia; Ahmad Saidmurodzoda, Deputy Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization; Sarah Mosoetsa, Chief Executive Officer of the Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa; and Kei Koga, Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University of Japan. The panel was moderated by Lisa Singh, Chief Executive Officer of the Australia India Institute.
Mnatsakan Safaryan emphasized: “Smaller states like Armenia are increasingly turning to plurilateralism as a path forward, creating flexible alliances that reflect shared priorities.” Likewise, Lasha Darsalia underlined Georgia’s commitment: “In today’s complex international environment, plurilateral cooperation allows countries like Georgia to engage more effectively in shaping global agendas.” The discussion highlighted that “the value of multilateralism remains undeniable” in maintaining global balance. However, speakers agreed that “rather than turning away from cooperation, countries must respond proactively—especially in moments demanding humanitarian intervention.”
