Ana Birchall

Family photo of London Climate Action Week (#LCAW2026) @london_climate #NGIC

London Climate Action Week 2026, which the Nizami Ganjavi International Center partners with, started today with an Opening Ceremony. #LCAW2026 #NGIC @london_climate @murat_kurum @LagumdzijaZ @AnaBirchall @PScotlandKC

#LCAW2026 | Panel: Powering Progress of Fueling the Problem? AI in Energy Transition Roundtable by Climate Action Coalition Speakers from #NGIC: -Eka Tkeshelashvili (@tkesho3 ), Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia 2010-2012 -Benedetto Zacchiroli (@Zaktweet ), Chair of the International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities of UNESCO; President of the European Coalition of Cities against Racism

We are pleased to bring together an outstanding group of global leaders and experts at our #NGIC Roundtable during London Climate Action Week 2026 to explore how multilateralism, dialogue, and shared responsibility can help advance climate ambition despite growing geopolitical fragmentation. #LCAW2026 @london_climate

Organized by the #NGIC as part of London Climate Action Week 2026, the high-level roundtable has successfully taken place in partnership with COP29, COP30, and the COP31 Climate High-Level Champion under the theme "From Baku to Belém to Türkiye: Keeping Climate Cooperation Alive in an Era of Global Fragmentation." #LCAW2026 @london_climate @COP29_AZ @Cop30noBrasil

London Climate Action Week 2026 | “From Baku to Belem to Türkiye: Keeping Climate Cooperation Alive in an Era of Global Fragmentation” Roundtable organized by #NGIC Speakers: -Mukhtar Babayev (@Mukhtar_Babayev ), Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues; President of COP29 (@COP29_AZ ) -Nigar Arpadarai (@ArpadaraiNigar ), COP29 Climate High-Level Champion, Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan -Christian Mensah, COP31 CHLC Senior Advisor; Former Secretary to the Governing Bodies & Chief, Inter-Governmental Relations, UN-Habitat -Ana Palacio (@anapalacio ), Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain 2002-2004 -Benedetto Zacchiroli (@Zaktweet ), Chair of the International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities of UNESCO; President of the European Coalition of Cities against Racism -Ana Birchall (@AnaBirchall ), Deputy Prime Minister of Romania 2018-2019; Minister of Justice 2019; Member of the Parliament of Romania -Patricia Scotland (@PScotlandKC ), Former Commonwealth Secretary-General; Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom -Jean Baderschneider, Board of Directors, Fortescue Ltd.; Founder, The Global Fund to End Modern Slavery; Vice President, ExxonMobil 2000-2013 Moderator: -Eka Tkeshelashvili (@tkesho3 ), Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia 2010-2012 #LCAW2026 @london_climate @Cop30noBrasil @COP29_AZ @samedagirbas

Very interesting discussion at the @NizamiGanjaviIC Roundtable during London Climate Action Week: “From Baku to Belém to Türkiye: Keeping Climate Cooperation Alive in an Era of Global Fragmentation.” An insightful exchange on the importance of sustaining climate ambition and strengthening international cooperation. In an increasingly fragmented world, climate collaboration remains essential to delivering meaningful progress. #LCAW2026 #COP31

#NGIC hosted a high-level roundtable during LCAW 2026 on “Closing the Climate Investment Gap: The Critical Role of the Private Sector”, in partnership with the COP29 (@COP29_AZ ) and #COP31 Presidencies and the Zero Waste Foundation #LCAW2026 @london_climate

#LCAW2026 | Panel: “Closing the Climate Investment Gap: The Critical Role of the Private Sector” Roundtable in partnership with the COP31 and COP29 Presidencies and the Zero Waste Foundation Speakers: -Samed Ağırbaş (@samedagirbas ), High Level Champion COP31 -Mukhtar Babayev (@Mukhtar_Babayev ), Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues; President of COP29 (@COP29_AZ ) -Nigar Arpadarai (@ArpadaraiNigar ), COP29 Climate High-Level Champion, Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan -Lord Adair Turner, Co-Chair Energy Transitions Commission -Faustine Delasalle, CEO Mission Possible Partnership and Executive Director Industrial Transition Accelerator -Robert Tichi, CEO Fortescue Capital Kristiaan Nieuwenburg, Partner EQT -Raffi Garabedian, CEO and Co-Founder Electric Hydrogen -Nick Beighton, Former CEO ASOS -Seçil Yildiz, EVP Investment Banking, Project Evaluation and Sustainability, Bank of Türkiye -Hannah Hunt, Climate Standards Reform Lead, Google -Brooks Preston, Head of Energy Transition Investing, Macquarie (TBC) -Ivanka Mamic, CSO and Global Head of Government Relations, Rolls-Royce (TBC) -Baroness Patricia Scotland, Former Commonwealth Secretary-General; Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom -Zlatko Lagumdžija (@LagumdzijaZ ), Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the UN; Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2001-2002; Deputy Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2012-2015 Moderator -Jean Baderschneider, Non-Executive Director Fortescue; Former VP ExxonMobil @london_climate

#LCAW2026 | Panel: “Closing the Climate Investment Gap: The Critical Role of the Private Sector” Roundtable in partnership with the COP31 and COP29 Presidencies and the Zero Waste Foundation Speakers: -Samed Ağırbaş (@samedagirbas ), High Level Champion COP31 -Mukhtar Babayev (@Mukhtar_Babayev ), Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues; President of COP29 (@COP29_AZ ) -Nigar Arpadarai (@ArpadaraiNigar ), COP29 Climate High-Level Champion, Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan -Lord Adair Turner, Co-Chair Energy Transitions Commission -Faustine Delasalle, CEO Mission Possible Partnership and Executive Director Industrial Transition Accelerator -Robert Tichi, CEO Fortescue Capital Kristiaan Nieuwenburg, Partner EQT -Raffi Garabedian, CEO and Co-Founder Electric Hydrogen -Nick Beighton, Former CEO ASOS -Seçil Yildiz, EVP Investment Banking, Project Evaluation and Sustainability, Bank of Türkiye -Hannah Hunt, Climate Standards Reform Lead, Google -Brooks Preston, Head of Energy Transition Investing, Macquarie (TBC) -Ivanka Mamic, CSO and Global Head of Government Relations, Rolls-Royce (TBC) -Baroness Patricia Scotland, Former Commonwealth Secretary-General; Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom -Zlatko Lagumdžija (@LagumdzijaZ ), Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the UN; Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2001-2002; Deputy Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2012-2015 Moderator -Jean Baderschneider, Non-Executive Director Fortescue; Former VP ExxonMobil @london_climate

#LCAW2026 | “Building Resilient and Inclusive Societies: Addressing Climate Challenges, Protecting Vulnerable Communities and Combating Modern Slavery” Luncheon Discussion with Rt. Hon. Baroness Theresa May (@theresa_may ), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 2016-2019

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we inform Rovshan Muradov’s many friends and admirers around the world that he has passed away unexpectedly in Istanbul. He was there engaged in the work he so loved—organizing the participation of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC) in an important international conference in Türkiye. Rovshan was one of the founding members of the NGIC and served as its Secretary-General from its first days. Through his vision, dedication, and tireless efforts, he played a central role in building the institution into the internationally respected organization it is today. He recruited, mentored, and inspired the staff, established enduring partnerships across continents, and worked ceaselessly to strengthen the bonds of friendship among the Center’s distinguished members. More than an able administrator and accomplished international figure, Rovshan possessed a rare gift for bringing people together. Through his warmth, and generosity of spirit, he fostered not only professional collaboration but also a genuine sense of family within the NGIC community. He was deeply respected, greatly admired, and sincerely loved by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. His passing leaves an immense void in our hearts and in the life of the institution to which he devoted so much of himself. His legacy will endure in the organization he helped create, in the many friendships he nurtured, and in the countless lives he touched. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, his loved ones, and his many friends throughout the world. May they find comfort in the knowledge that Rovshan’s life was one of service, friendship, and lasting achievement, and that his memory will remain with us always. Further information regarding memorial arrangements and opportunities to honor Rovshan’s memory will be communicated in due course.

Rest in Peace, Rovshan! This is such a shocking news I just learned. I can’t say in words the profound sorrow I feel hearing this tragic news of Rovshan’s passing. My sincere condolences to his family and to the @NizamiGanjaviIC family and friends.Thank you for your friendship!

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Family Photo of the XXXVI High-Level Meeting, Friends of Western Balkans & Nizami Ganjavi International Center | The Western Balkans in the Vortex of the New Security Geopolitics #XXXVIHLM #NGIC #XXXVIHighlevelmeeting @BorutPahor @KolindaGK @BorisTadic58 @AndrzejDuda @PlevnelievRP @pierofassino @AnaBirchall @Avramopoulos @volkan_bozkir @MilicaPDJ @MladenIvanic @LagumdzijaZ @AfrimGashi_ @ditmirbushati

Family picture from the welcome dinner dedicated to the Western Balkans, with keynote remarks by Natasa Pirc Musar (@natasa.pirc.musar ), President of the Republic of #Slovenia. @NizamiGanjaviIC @RovshanMuradov

S sprejemom in večerjo se je danes začela dvodnevna III. mednarodna konferenca Prijateljev Zahodnega Balkana. Častna gostja sprejema je bila predsednica republike Nataša Pirc Musar, ki je spregovorila o razmerah na Zahodnem Balkanu in v svetu. @nmusar @NizamiGanjaviIC

The Welcome Reception of the XXXVI High-Level Meeting of the Friends of Western Balkans & Nizami Ganjavi International Center, titled “The Western Balkans in the Vortex of the New Security Geopolitics,” took place. Remarks: - Borut Pahor (@BorutPahor ), President of the Republic of Slovenia 2012–2022; Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia 2008–2012 - Rovshan Muradov (@RovshanMuradov ), Secretary-General, Nizami Ganjavi International Center Special guest: - Natasa Pirc Musar (@nmusar ), President of the Republic of Slovenia #XXXVIHLM #NGIC

Vă urez un Paşte liniştit și Binecuvântat alături de cei dragi, cu pace şi împlinire, cu sănătate şi iubire din partea lui Hristos cel Înviat. Hristos a Înviat! #anabirchall

Vă urez să aveti un Paște Binecuvântat, plin de căldură sufletească alături de cei dragi, multă sănătate și binecuvântări din partea lui Dumnezeu. Hristos cel ce a biruit moartea, ne face și pe noi biruitori în lupta cu propriile noastre neputințe și păcate. Paște Binecuvântat!