Information of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan about the Youth Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement

On July 25, 2022, the Youth Summit of the member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement began its work in Baku.

At the opening ceremony of the Summit attended by young representatives of more than 60 member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement, the Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov greeted the guests and read the address of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Ilham Aliyev to the participants. 

In the address of the head of the country, it was stated that exceptional importance is attached to the youth policy in Azerbaijan, and this event, which is currently being held in our country, will contribute to the strengthening of cooperation between the youth of the Movement countries. The President's address also drew attention to Azerbaijan's successful chairmanship in the Non-Aligned Movement and it was noted in the address that the extension of our country's chairmanship in the Non-Aligned Movement by the unanimous decision of the Movement's member countries for one more year - until the end of 2023 is a clear example of the successful implementation of our Chairmanship and the trust of the member states in Azerbaijan. 

Then, the video address of the President of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid, was presented to the attention of the participants of the Summit. In the video address, Abdulla Shahid expressed his gratitude to the Azerbaijani presidency for organizing the Summit of the Youth of the NAM and noted that it is commendable to emphasize the role of youth, especially in the post-pandemic period.

The current chairman of the Youth Network of the Non-Aligned Movement, Ordukhan Kahramanzade, also spoke at the opening ceremony, and talked about the work carried out over the past period by the Network created in November last year, and plans for the future. 

In addition to the participants of the Summit and members of the Youth Network of the Non-Aligned Movement, relevant representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, deputies of the Milli Majlis, ambassadors of the member countries of the NAM accredited in the Republic of Azerbaijan, heads of youth organizations operating in the Republic of Azerbaijan, media representatives and other guests participated in the opening session. 

Then, in accordance with the program of the event, the youth of the member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement made national speeches and discussed the final documents. 

Within the various segments of the Summit, which will last until July 29, the participants will discuss the final documents of the event, take part in the Non-Aligned Movement Model Simulation exercise, as well as in a training session on the effective management of organizations, participate in panel discussions with the participation of various officials, and hold presentations.