Xinhua News Agency, Istanbul, February 22 (Reporter Wang Feng and Xu Lingui) The 27th Eurasian Economic Summit opened in Istanbul, Turkey on the 21st. All parties participating in the meeting called for joint efforts to find solutions to regional conflicts, climate change, energy shortages and other issues.The summit specially set up a themed forum on "Joining the Belt and Road Initiative to Enter Its 11th Year".Turkish President Erdogan sent a congratulatory message to the event, pointing out that conflicts and wars may lead to a global economic recession, and all countries need to face and resolve it together.Suwell, chairman of the Marmara Foundation, a well-known Turkish think tank, said at the opening ceremony that the world is experiencing severe challenges such as regional conflicts, climate change and stagnant economic development, and the international community should strengthen dialogue and cooperation.He also pointed out that the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative will make an important contribution to the world moving towards a future of peace, unity and cooperation.This two-day Eurasian Economic Summit was hosted by the Marmara Foundation and was attended by more than 300 people from political, business and academic circles from about 40 countries.