Baku Initiative Group, Global South Youth Platform discuss cooperation

Cooperation was discussed during an expanded videoconference organized by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG) in partnership with the Global South Youth Platform (GSYP) on the occasion of August 12, International Youth Day, Report informs, citing BIG.

The virtual meeting aimed to coordinate the activities of young leaders of the Global South at the international level and discuss joint international projects.

During the meeting, the sides provided information about the areas of activity and priorities of the organizations they represent and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

Members and heads of various youth organizations from 20 countries, as well as advisers from the United Nations Development Programme, took part in the online conference.

As part of the discussions, the participants reviewed opportunities for establishing and developing cooperation between BIG and GSYP, future prospects, and the implementation of joint initiatives. The sides emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest and establishing sustainable ties.

The meeting also discussed opportunities for carrying out joint initiatives at major global events in the future and organizing other activities, with an initial exchange of views held on possible formats of cooperation.

The sides discussed prospects for implementing joint initiatives to promote young people's active participation in international processes, strengthen ties among young people from different regions, and involve them in dialogue on issues of global importance.