Youth delegates from 22 countries across Asia gathered at the AsianYouth Forum 2013, which opened in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh,on May 31.
Themed “Youth and Peace: StrengtheningPeace, Stability and Development through Education”, the two-day eventis being attended by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and President ofthe Asian Youth Council Mohamad Khir Toyo.
Accordingto President of the Union of Youth Federation of Cambodia Hun Many, theforum will exchange views on fostering peace, stability and developmentthrough education.
Delegates will also discusschallenges, share experience and reflect their commitments to activelybuilding a culture of peace and development in the region and the world,he added.
The forum is expected to adopt a joint statement on the closing day.-VNA