Dr. Mahmoud Zein Al Abideen, Director General of the African Center for Governance, Peace and Transformation Studies, received at the Center’s headquarters in Khartoum a delegation from the Afro Arab Youth Council headed by Eng. Huzaifa Al Hassan, Secretary General of the Council, accompanied by Mr. Hassan Khatami, Assistant Secretary General for Executive Affairs.
Mr. Hassan Khatami explained that the visit comes within the framework of the Council’s efforts to strengthen cooperation and build partnerships with Arab and African institutions working in the fields of youth empowerment, capacity building, and skills development, contributing to a more stable and prosperous future for Arab and African peoples.
During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the Center’s initiatives and achievements in capacity building, social peace, socio-economic development, recovery and reconstruction, as well as efforts to combat irregular migration and human trafficking.
Dr. Mahmoud Zein Al Abideen welcomed the delegation and praised the Council’s role in youth socio-economic empowerment, humanitarian work, cultural development, and public diplomacy, in addition to its initiatives and programs implemented across several Arab and African countries, including the Arab and African Youth Festival and the Youth Peace Ambassadors Program.
He emphasized that the current stage requires expanding youth participation and harnessing their creative potential to support peace, development, and stability, highlighting the importance of strategic partnerships to strengthen the role of youth in Arab and African societies.
In the same context, Eng. Huzaifa Al Hassan affirmed that the Council places great importance on building effective partnerships with think tanks and research and development institutions across Africa and the Arab world, stating:
"We believe that young people are the true force for rebuilding societies and promoting peace and stability, especially in post-conflict settings. From this perspective, the Afro Arab Youth Council seeks to unite efforts with specialized institutions in governance, peace and transformation to empower youth and open new opportunities for their participation in development and shaping the future."
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties agreed to work toward signing a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in social peace, economic empowerment, livelihood support, public diplomacy, and cultural and scientific exchange among youth in Arab and African countries.
The Afro Arab Youth Council is an independent international organization established in 2004, with membership from 54 Arab and African countries and headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan.
Mr. Hassan Khatami explained that the visit comes within the framework of the Council’s efforts to strengthen cooperation and build partnerships with Arab and African institutions working in the fields of youth empowerment, capacity building, and skills development, contributing to a more stable and prosperous future for Arab and African peoples.
During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the Center’s initiatives and achievements in capacity building, social peace, socio-economic development, recovery and reconstruction, as well as efforts to combat irregular migration and human trafficking.
Dr. Mahmoud Zein Al Abideen welcomed the delegation and praised the Council’s role in youth socio-economic empowerment, humanitarian work, cultural development, and public diplomacy, in addition to its initiatives and programs implemented across several Arab and African countries, including the Arab and African Youth Festival and the Youth Peace Ambassadors Program.
He emphasized that the current stage requires expanding youth participation and harnessing their creative potential to support peace, development, and stability, highlighting the importance of strategic partnerships to strengthen the role of youth in Arab and African societies.
In the same context, Eng. Huzaifa Al Hassan affirmed that the Council places great importance on building effective partnerships with think tanks and research and development institutions across Africa and the Arab world, stating:
"We believe that young people are the true force for rebuilding societies and promoting peace and stability, especially in post-conflict settings. From this perspective, the Afro Arab Youth Council seeks to unite efforts with specialized institutions in governance, peace and transformation to empower youth and open new opportunities for their participation in development and shaping the future."
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties agreed to work toward signing a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in social peace, economic empowerment, livelihood support, public diplomacy, and cultural and scientific exchange among youth in Arab and African countries.
The Afro Arab Youth Council is an independent international organization established in 2004, with membership from 54 Arab and African countries and headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan.