“Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth: Unity and Development Forum” dedicated to the February 2 – the Day of Azerbaijani Youth, is held in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye.

The two-day forum is jointly organized by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Federation of Turkish-Azerbaijani Associations (TADEF). The forum is attended by 29 young Azerbaijani diaspora activists as well as representatives of friendly peoples from 28 countries.

The aim of the forum is to define future directions for Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth, strengthen networking among Azerbaijani youth living and studying abroad, and involve them in diaspora activities.

Valeh Hajiyev First Deputy Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora, Shamil Ayrim, Member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) and head of the Türkiye-Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group, Abdullah Uchgun, District Governor of Baghjılar in Istanbul, Adalat Turan, Chairman of the  TADEF, and members of TADEF’s Board, heads of diaspora organizations in Istanbul, People’s Artist Alikhan Samadov, Honoured Artist Malahat Abbasova, Honoured Art Worker Rashad Zeynalov, and Honoured Painter Teymur Rzayev, participate in the opening ceremony of the forum.

Within the framework of the forum, training sessions will be held on topics “Modern Diaspora Youth: Organization, Networking, and Leadership," "Diaspora and Lobbying," and "Media and Digital Engagement of Diaspora Youth." Panel discussions will focus on "Preservation and Promotion of the Azerbaijani Language," "Azerbaijan's Foreign Policy: Youth Participation in Public Diplomacy," and "Future Cooperation Opportunities and Joint Projects."

Moreover, the discussion of the Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth Action Plan for 2026–2028, the introduction of new coordinators, and cultural programs are planned.