BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20. At the international
conference “Global South Youth Platform: The Role of Youth in
Decolonizing Urbanization,” organized by the Baku Initiative Group
(BIG), important decisions were made during the first official
meeting of the Global South Youth Platform regarding the platform’s
areas of focus, future priorities, and opportunities for
international cooperation, Trend reports via BIG.


Four new countries were admitted to the platform, bringing the
total number of participating countries to 20. The new members
include Bonaire, Saint Martin, Senegal, and Egypt. Furthermore, the
platform is expected to continue expanding with the addition of new
participating countries.


In their remarks, participants noted the importance of
establishing sustainable and effective cooperation among member
countries. It was also stated that one of the platform’s main areas
of activity will be the implementation of projects that lead to
tangible results. In this regard, by taking practical and
functional steps, it is planned to participate more effectively in
the platform’s work, taking into account the interests and
priorities of the participating countries and overseas
territories.


In addition, priority areas and an action plan for the
platform’s next phase of activities were identified. During the
discussions, particular attention was paid to strengthening
cooperation mechanisms among young people from participating
countries, as well as to developing this cooperation at the
institutional level.


The platform’s action plan identifies expanding cooperation with
international organizations and civil society institutions as one
of its main priorities. It is noted that this cooperation will help
enhance the platform’s international reputation, increase youth
participation in decision-making processes at the international
level, and facilitate the implementation of joint projects and
initiatives.


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