Istanbul: The 'Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth: Unity and Development Forum,' an event marking Azerbaijani Youth Day on February 2, has commenced in Istanbul, Trkiye. The forum is set to run for two days.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event is co-organized by Azerbaijan's State Committee on Work with Diaspora and the Federation of Turkish-Azerbaijani Associations (TADEF). It features the participation of 29 Azerbaijani youth from 28 different countries, along with diaspora activists from countries friendly to Azerbaijan.

The forum's agenda includes discussions on the Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth Action Plan for the years 2026-2028. Additionally, there will be presentations of new coordinators and various cultural programs aimed at fostering unity and development among the diaspora youth.