NHT Report
ISLAMABAD, May 29: Islamabad based renowned Think Tank, HRDN organized a conference entitled “Youth as Ambassadors for Cultural Diversity and Peace” in Baku, Azerbaijan in connection with the ‘International Cultural Diversity Day, May 21,2022. A 35 members delegation of high-profile professionals and head of the organizations from Pakistan attended the conference. Dr. Roomi S. Hayat Chairperson HRDN declared the conference open. In his inaugural address Dr. Roomi observed that culture has the power to transform entire societies, strengthen local communities and forge a sense of identity and belonging for people of all ages.Youth can act as a bridge between cultures and serve as key agents in promoting peace and intercultural understanding.
Ms. TaranaSuleymanliBoD Member Azerbaijan Democratic Students and Youth Organization (ADSAYO) and Mr. Muhammad Mobeen Yaqoob CFO FINCA-Azerbaijan shed the light on the role of youth in cultural diversity and Peace keeping agents across the borders. Ms. RobeelaBangash, CEO-HRDN at the close of the conference thanked the speakers and the participants for making the event a big success. She highlighted that heritage related initiatives clearly demonstrate that culture is an indispensable driver and enabler of sustainable development. Transmitting heritage values to young people favors intercultural understanding, respect for cultural diversity and helps create an environment propitious to a culture of peace building.
Besides attending the conference the delegation had the opportunity to visit Gabala, Atishgah and Yanardaghin Baku which are habitat of rich and diverse cultures. At the end the delegation left Baku for Islamabad with sweet memories and strong wishes for the enhancement of Pak-Azerbaijan relations in diverse fields including the tourism.
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