In an era of deepening geopolitical fragmentation and global polycrisis, sustaining cooperation has become increasingly difficult. While international forums have traditionally served as platforms for dialogue and exchange, they are now evolving into active enablers of practical cooperation. Building on last year’s discussion on dialogue and mutual understanding, this session examines how global forums can move beyond connection to foster sustained collaboration across political, regional, and institutional divides. The session also highlights the growing importance of forum-to-forum partnerships and explores how global forums can help reinvent international cooperation through durable collaboration in an increasingly fragmented world.