(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 1. Peacebuildingnecessitates the involvement of youth and women, participant of the6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku, the ExecutiveDirector of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)Institute for Peace and Reconciliation, Ambassador Gusti AgungWesaka said Trend reports.
He made the remark at the panel session“Use of soft power inthe development of multilateral cooperation: strengtheningsolidarity and countering division," held within the framework ofthe VI World Forum of Intercultural Dialogue.
“Creating societies based on peace is an important goal, this cannot be achieved overnight. Promoting toleranceplays an important role in this direction.
In a sense, we must involve youth and women in peacebuilding's empowerment can open up new public opportunities," headded.
To note, the 6th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue haskicked off in Baku.
A total of 700 guests from around the globe are convening forthe forum centered on the theme "Dialogue for Peace and GlobalSecurity: Cooperation and Interconnectivity."
Among the diverse participants hailing from over 100 nations,ministerial figures and representatives from the culturalministries of 60 countries, along with 28 internationalorganizations, will be in attendance. The agenda includes 10 paneldiscussions and four plenary sessions.
This significant event, organized by the Ministry of Culture ofAzerbaijan, is a collaborative effort with esteemed internationalbodies such as the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations(UNAOC), UNESCO, ICESCO, and the UN World Tourism Organization.
The event is set to run from May 1 through 3.
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