The Youth Forum, held as part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3), has opened at the conference centre of the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone. This was reported by the news resource Turkmenportal.

The event is attended by high-ranking representatives of UN member states, UN organisations, as well as active young people – members of the Youth Advisory Group and leaders of youth movements.

The forum aims to highlight the key role of young people in the development of landlocked countries. Today, these countries face particular challenges, such as the effects of climate change, transport constraints and infrastructure shortages. However, it is young people, who make up about 58% of the population of these countries, who offer unique opportunities for innovation and economic growth. By 2030, this group could exceed 140 million people, making their participation in decision-making strategically important.

The LLDC 3 Youth Forum is becoming an important platform for dialogue between countries, their development partners and the younger generation, whose ideas and energy can set new trajectories for sustainable development.