Armenian National Youth Forum kicks off in Yerevan

ArmInfo.A first-of-its-kind Armenian National Youth Forum was launched today at Alexander  Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet National Theatre , in which about 600  Armenians from more than 50 countries of the world take part, as well  as 100 speakers from more than 15 countries are invited. This year  the Forum is held under the slogan "Young for Young".

The Forum will enable Armenian youth to identify shared priorities  and work together to develop a roadmap for Armenia-Diaspora youth  collaboration and cooperation.  Youth organizations and young  professionals active in their Armenian communities, engaged with  Diaspora-Armenia relations, and eager to work on projects of shared  interest will be invited to attend. In addition to invitations,  Diaspora youth will be able to submit an application of interest if  they would like to participate in the Armenian National Youth Forum.

High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia  Zareh Sinanyan stressed that the forum is aimed at increasing the  mutual recognition and interaction of young people, setting complex  tasks, coordinated work to solve them, and searching for  opportunities for a purposeful contribution of personal experience,  knowledge and abilities.

Famous artists of Armenian origin Serj Tankian, Rosa Lynn and world  famous tennis player Karen Khachanov also welcomed the young people  in a video message.

Topics discussed at the forum will include issues related to the role  of youth, models of interaction with youth, protection of the  interests of Armenia, national security, Armenia- Diaspora relations,  identity, development of science and education, technological  progress, opportunities in the homeland, repatriation and other  areas. The event will last three days.

All three days of the Forum will be held in an interactive and  inclusive format with panel sessions, discussions, meetings,  presentations, workshops, as well as exhibitions, networking and  cultural events.

The main partner of the first Armenian National Youth Forum is Fast  Bank. The Forum was organized by the Office of the RA High  Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs.