Diaspora Youth Forum highlights leadership and public diplomacy
Baku, February 5, AZERTAC
The “Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth: Unity and Development Forum,” dedicated to February 2 – the Day of Azerbaijani Youth, was held in Istanbul, Türkiye, featuring panel discussions and training sessions aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, leadership skills, and international engagement of diaspora youth.
Discussions focused on diaspora organization and networking, leadership development, lobbying and advocacy tools, media outreach and digital engagement, countering disinformation, and youth participation in public diplomacy. Participants also addressed the preservation and promotion of the Azerbaijani language, including its development through digital platforms and language courses abroad, as well as prospects for sustainable cooperation between diaspora youth and state institutions.
The forum concluded with the adoption of the 2026–2028 Action Plan of Azerbaijani Diaspora youth.