The 2nd International Youth Development Summit was held in Hong Kong under the theme “Connecting the World into the Future.”

The purpose of the international gathering was to exchange experience in the areas of youth policy, technological innovation, as well as cultural and creative industries.

The summit brought together more than 2,000 participants, including delegates from Kazakhstan, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and other countries.

Speakers included government officials responsible for youth policy, business leaders, and representatives of youth organizations. Kazakhstan was represented by Deputy Minister of Culture and Information Yevgeny Kochetov. In his address, he emphasized the dynamic development of Kazakhstan–China relations and underscored that reciprocal visits by the Heads of State provide a strong impetus to strengthening cooperation.

“President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pays particular attention to youth policy, noting that the future of the country lies in the hands of young people. A Council on Youth Policy operates under the Head of State. In addition, the Presidential Talent Pool, comprising the best representatives of the new generation, is being successfully implemented. These initiatives are aimed at ensuring that young people have opportunities to demonstrate leadership qualities, contribute to the country’s development, and take a worthy place in state and public governance,” said Yevgeny Kochetov.

As part of the visit to Hong Kong, the Kazakh delegation also held a bilateral meeting with the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs of Hong Kong. In addition, talks were held with the leadership of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, during which prospects for partnership in the field of creative industries were discussed.

 

Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan