AMMAN — HRH
Crown Prince Hussein on Monday attended
the opening ceremony of the fourth
World Youth Forum, held in Sharm El Sheikh.
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The forum, inaugurated by Egyptian President
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, is held from January 10–13, with the participation of experts and nearly
3,000 young men and women from around the world, including 28 Jordanians.
Speaking at the opening session, President El-Sisi called
for collective global action to overcome challenges, end conflicts, and advance
the causes of humanity and peace, noting that the forum has become a platform
for dialogue between young people and global decision-makers.
The ceremony also showcased several youth success stories
from various parts of the world, as well as recorded messages from World Health
Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, UN High Commissioner
for Refugees Filippo Grandi, and
World Bank Group President David Malpass
highlighting the important role of youth in steering development around the
world and countering global challenges.
The World Youth Forum, launched in 2017, engages youth from
around the world with policy-makers and experts to promote the exchange of
views on key global issues.
This year’s topics include the repercussions of the
COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, social protection, human rights, entrepreneurship,
the digital transformation, remote learning, and the future of energy.
The forum aims to present implementable policy
recommendations and initiatives that address the aspirations of young people.
Minister of Youth Mohammad Salameh Al-Nabulsi, Jordan’s
Ambassador to Egypt Amjad Adaileh, and Crown Prince Office Director Mustafa
Khalifeh attended the opening ceremony.
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