Toghrul Aliyev, PhD, a researcher in international security and political studies, diaspora activist residing in Genoa, Italy, has been selected as a Young European Ambassador for the 2026–2027 term.

The “Young European Ambassadors” initiative was launched in 2016 within the framework of the EU-funded Regional Communication Programme for the Eastern Neighborhood. This initiative is a communication network that brings together and connects young people from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Armenia, as well as EU member states and the United Kingdom. It is a non-political, volunteer-based, and dynamically functioning platform. The network aims to raise awareness about the EU’s cooperation with the Eastern Partnership countries, support political dialogue on various topics, and promote joint action for a better future.

It should be noted that Toghrul Aliyev studied in Türkiye and Italy. He completed an internship in several European countries within the framework of the “Erasmus+” programme. He actively participates in diaspora projects, and as a member of the Azerbaijan Diaspora Youth organization, also participated in the 6th Summer Camp of Diaspora Youth held in Khankendi.