The 6th meeting of the Youth Council of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia (CICA) was held in Samarkand

The 6th meeting of the Youth Council of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia (CICA) was held in Samarkand.

This meeting was attended by the Secretary General of the CICA, Ambassador K.S. Sarybai, Minister of Youth Policy and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan A.Ikramov, First Deputy Minister of Youth Policy and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan - Director of the Agency for Youth Affairs A.Sadullayev and representatives of state bodies and youth public organizations responsible for the implementation of youth policy in 36 other countries, international experts, a total of more than 100 participants.

In his opening speech, Minister of Youth Policy and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan A. Ikramov noted the importance of the CICA in promoting peace, security and stability in Asia, as well as the value of the CICA Youth Council in shaping a common vision of youth development. In addition, the Minister reported on the latest changes in the youth policy of Uzbekistan and initiatives such as the appointment of representatives of the Youth Parliament and Youth Agency in every small village of the country.

In his speech, CICA Secretary General Ambassador K.S.Sarybai stressed the importance of ensuring that quality education is the basis for youth development, that the education system meets the requirements of an inclusive, fair and rapidly developing world, as well as that the younger generation has access to quality education that prepares for the challenges of the 21st century. In this regard, the Kazakh Chairmanship and the Secretariat are working to create a Partner network of leading universities of the CICA countries.

Within the framework of the meeting, the Secretary General of the CICA, Ambassador K.S.Sarybai, met with the Minister of Youth Policy and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan A.I.Ikramov. At the bilateral meeting, emphasis was placed on the fact that one of the main directions of the Youth Council is to expand cooperation between state bodies and public organizations in working with young people, the formation of common moral aspirations and approaches to solving problematic issues among young people, as well as ensuring peace and stability between states.