The Youth Forum of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has
been held in Samarkand as part of the Global Youth Festival in
Uzbekistan, Azernews reports.
The festival serves as a platform for inspiring exchanges of
ideas, fruitful dialogue, and unique cultural encounters. Under the
banner of harmony and cooperation, it aims to foster the unity of
youth from around the globe in pursuit of common goals for peace
and progress.
Global Youth Festival 2024 brought together over 1000
participants from 150 countries, including young leaders,
researchers, scientists, and representatives from various fields of
knowledge and cultural traditions.
Deputy Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan Zayniddin
Eshonqulov, Rector of the International Islamic Academy of
Uzbekistan Uygun Gafurov, and OIC Assistant Secretary-General Tariq
Ali Bakheet wished success in the work of the forum.
The parties exchanged views on the importance of the Islamic
religion in the education of young people, its universal ideas, and
cases of misinterpretation of religion.
Note that the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the
second largest inter-governmental organisation after the United
Nations, with the membership of 57 states, covering four
continents.
The OIC is the collective voice of the Muslim world to ensure
and safeguard their interest in economic social and political
areas.
The OIC has Institutions, which implement its programmes. Its
Headquarters is in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Azerbaijan has been a member of OIC since 1991.
The designation of Shusha as the OIC Youth Capital for the year
2024 highlights the city's importance as a center for youth
empowerment, innovation, and collaboration within the Organization
of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states.
Through various projects, young leaders from OIC member
countries will have the opportunity to network, collaborate, and
develop innovative solutions to common challenges.
By hosting a series of youth-focused programs, Shusha aims to
inspire young people who will contribute to the social, economic,
and cultural development of their communities.