Youth Dialogue Highlights Global Challenges at Baku Forum

Baku:A plenary session titled 'Youth Dialogue Spotlighting Impact' took place at the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, focusing on the theme 'Dialogue for a Shared Future'. The event was co-organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Ministry of Culture.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, United Nations Under-Secretary-General Miguel Ángel Moratinos, who is also the High Representative for UNAOC and the UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, addressed the session. He discussed global challenges such as climate change, wars, and artificial intelligence, highlighting the complexity added by their interconnected nature.

Farhad Hajiyev, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, emphasized the pivotal role of young people in adapting to and shaping the future world. Farid Jafarov, Deputy Minister of Culture, added that the youth camp, part of the forum, fosters connections among young leaders from various countries, with participation from over 100 young individuals from 44 countries across five continents.

During the session, young participants from France, India, Kenya, and other nations shared experiences in intercultural dialogue, detailing projects undertaken with peers worldwide to enhance cultural diversity and mutual understanding.