Baku to host D-8 Youth Dialogue for first time
Baku, December 5, AZERTAC
The D-8 Youth Dialogue will be held for the first time in Baku.
The official inaugural ceremony of the event will be held on December 6, 2025.
The Forum will bring together heads of youth policy agencies from D-8 member countries, representatives of leading youth organizations, politicians, and renowned international experts in this field. The Dialogue will be organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan under the theme "Youth Shaping the Future of the Global Urban Agenda: Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Cities of Tomorrow".
The main goal of the event is to foster regional and international connection among young people, enhance their potential for innovation and employment, and expand their role in building a sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally friendly urban environment.
The forum will discuss topics such as "Human Capital Development and Sustainable Urbanization – Youth as a Leading Force for Development," "Sustainable Urbanization: Youth and the Future of Cities," and "Transformation for Smart and Inclusive Cities."
The forum, which runs until December 9, will feature over 30 international representatives from eight countries and the Organization's Secretariat, as well as approximately 10 professional speakers, totaling over 100 attendees.