Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the foreign minister and deputy prime minister, has underlined Pakistan’s steadfast dedication to offering opportunities for young people to assume leadership positions.
In his remarks at the Commonwealth Intergenerational Dialogue Meeting in Samoa, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the role that youth leadership plays in creating a resilient and inclusive collective.
In this context, he highlighted initiatives like the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme in Pakistan, which has supported millions of young people in education, employment, and engagement.
He described Pakistan’s initiatives to empower young people, including as the Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance’s formation and the updating of the Commonwealth Youth Program Memorandum of Understanding.
The Deputy Prime Minister praised the efforts of young leaders in promoting digital innovation and taking action against climate change, saying that they are not only the leaders of tomorrow but are also actively involved in policymaking now.
In order to guarantee long-lasting development for the commonwealth community, he also called on other Commonwealth leaders to embrace the youth as partners in creating a stronger, more sustainable future and to continue working across generations.
