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The activities of the "Marrakech, Capital of Islamic World Youth for the year 2025" program concluded on Friday evening in the Red City, which witnessed the wide participation of youth delegations and officials from more than 48 member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
The closing ceremony of this program, which was held under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, was attended by many figures from different backgrounds, including the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs at the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Youssef Al-Dubaie, the President of the Islamic Cooperation Forum, Taha Ayhan, the Minister of Youth and Sports of Rwanda, accredited ambassadors in Morocco, and directors and agents of youth ministries in various countries of the Islamic world.
This ceremony was distinguished by a presentation of the strongest moments of the activities of this event, which was organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the Youth Sector, and the Islamic Cooperation Forum for Youth, affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the handover of the key to "Marrakech, Capital of Islamic World Youth for the year 2025", as well as musical performances.
The activities of this program, which is affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and since its launch on June 30 of this year, have witnessed the organization of major stations that formed an integrated path to qualify young people and included youth activities, forums, and training courses related to the cultural, artistic, and sports fields, in addition to the Islamic-African-Arab dialogue on democracy, peace, and security.
This international event provided an opportunity to highlight the prestigious position of the Kingdom as a space that embraces the aspirations of young people and opens up to them horizons of creativity and excellence and allows them to engage in the dynamics of dialogue and communication between the peoples of the Islamic world.
It also formed a platform to consolidate noble human values based on peace, solidarity, and common coexistence and to work to strengthen societies and their ability to face current challenges with a youth vision that adopts a methodology for the stability and unity of countries.
In a speech on the occasion, Mr. Al-Dubaie affirmed that Morocco's hosting of this program is clear evidence of the Kingdom's leading role in supporting the activities and programs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and its commitment to improving the conditions of young people and unleashing their creative energies.
He highlighted the great importance that the organization attaches to building the capacities of young people and empowering them, pointing out that the "Youth Capitals in the Islamic World" program contributes to supporting efforts to empower young people and enhance their participation in the development of their countries and societies, as well as in achieving the strategic goals of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation related to youth through their vital role in sustainable development initiatives, combating violent extremism, and promoting peace.
He also mentioned the multiple and diverse activities included in the "Marrakech, Capital of Islamic World Youth 2025" program, which brought together young people from different countries with diverse cultures, embodying the spirit of Islamic solidarity and the original values of Islam, including peace, tolerance, support for unity and friendship, and coexistence, noting the good organization of this prominent youth event.
For his part, Mr. Ayhan indicated that the activities of "Marrakech, Capital of Islamic World Youth 2025" witnessed the presentation of valuable initiatives, practices, and experiences that worked to expand the presence of young people and enhance their commitment, which created a platform for cooperation, networking, exchanging experiences, and exploring opportunities for innovation and progress, to make young people part of the decision-making process.
He affirmed the firm commitment of the Islamic Cooperation Forum to the issues of youth and to continue working with partners and member states to make the voices of young people heard and to develop policies and programs that would support the empowerment of this segment of society.
For his part, the director of the "Marrakech, Capital of Islamic World Youth for the year 2025" activities, Mohamed Ouzian, highlighted that this year's program included four main stations that focused on developing various areas of youth life on all social, cultural, economic, and political levels, in the presence of young people from the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in addition to a group of actors, academics, and experts from Morocco and abroad.
In a statement to the Moroccan News Agency, he pointed out that the activities of "Marrakech, Capital of Islamic World Youth for the year 2025" culminated in the announcement of a charter for the youth of the Islamic world through the Marrakech platform, noting that all participants expressed their gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI for bestowing his high patronage on this event, as well as their praise for what was presented in terms of scientific and academic output through the program stations, and for the good organization and the original Moroccan spirit that reflects the depth of Moroccan history and the rootedness of its civilizational values.
The selection of Marrakech, with all its geographical and cultural symbolism, as the capital of Islamic world youth embodies a firm will to make the city a meeting place for young people from different countries and a laboratory for thinking about a common future based on solidarity, innovation, and openness within a youth dynamic that is aware of global challenges and believes in its role in building more just and sustainable societies.
