TEHRAN, IRAN 19 May 25 - Lieutenant General Dato' Seri Haji Mohammad Huzaimi Bin Sabri, Chief Executive of the Malaysia Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS) accompanied by Col Dr Samhasri bin bin Samah, Director of Regional Affair (MiDAS) has been formally invited to attend the Tehran Dialogue Forum (TDF) 2025, to be held from May 17 to 19 in Tehran, Iran.The invitation was extended by Saeed Khatibzadeh, President of the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS).

The Tehran Dialogue Forum, a flagship diplomatic event of Iran’s foreign policy think tank IPIS, has a history of more than four decades. It serves as a high-level platform addressing critical geopolitical and international issues. This year’s edition will focus primarily on ongoing developments in the Middle East, the implications of these changes on global politics, and discussions on new regional and international frameworks.

Key themes of TDF 2025 will include the future prospects of Middle Eastern geopolitics, the evolution of power structures in the region, and initiatives towards creating a balanced regional architecture. The event is expected to gather an array of dignitaries, senior officials, think-tank representatives, and policymakers from various countries and institutions around the world.

The participation of Lieutenant General Dato' Seri Haji Mohammad Huzaimi Bin Sabri is anticipated to enhance Malaysia’s engagement with international security dialogues, especially those concerning regional stability and multilateral cooperation. His presence is seen as a valuable contribution to the global discourse on peace and strategic development.

The invitation underscores the growing recognition of Malaysia’s strategic and diplomatic roles in regional security issues and highlights the importance of platforms like the Tehran Dialogue Forum in fostering dialogue across borders.