BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 2. Türkiye's
Istanbul hosted the "Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth: Unity and
Development Forum" in honor of Azerbaijani Youth Day, Trend reports.
The two-day forum is organized jointly by the State Committee
for Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the
Federation of Turkish Azerbaijani Associations (TADEF). According
to the committee, 29 young Azerbaijani diaspora activists from 28
countries, along with representatives of friendly nations, are
participating.
The forum aims to define future directions for Azerbaijani
Diaspora Youth, strengthen networking among Azerbaijani youth
living and studying abroad, and involve them in diaspora
activities.
The opening ceremony featured Valeh Hajiyev, First Deputy
Chairman of the State Committee for Work with Diaspora, Shamil
Ayrım, Member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) and
head of the Türkiye-Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group,
Abdullah Uçgun, District Governor of Bağcılar in Istanbul, TADEF
Chairman Adalat Turan, members of TADEF’s board, leaders of
diaspora organizations in Istanbul, as well as renowned artists
including People's Artist Alikhan Samedov, Honored Artist Malahat
Abbasova, Honored Art Worker Rashad Zeynalov, and Honored Painter
Teymur Rzayev.
The forum features workshops on "Modern Diaspora Youth:
Organization, Networking, and Leadership," "Diaspora and Lobbying,"
and "Media and Digital Engagement of Diaspora Youth." Panel
discussions will cover "Preservation and Promotion of the
Azerbaijani Language," "Azerbaijan's Foreign Policy: Youth
Participation in Public Diplomacy," and "Future Cooperation
Opportunities and Joint Projects."
Furthermore, participants will discuss the ADY Action Plan for
2026-2028, introduce new coordinators, and engage in cultural
programs.
Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News
Agency's WhatsApp channel
