Islamabad: Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan has emphasized the importance of utilizing the potential of the youth to achieve sustainable development and foster regional integration. He made these remarks while addressing a news conference alongside delegates of the Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance (CAYA) Summit in Islamabad today.
According to Radio Pakistan, Rana Mashhood reiterated the government’s commitment to the special policies developed under CAYA and assured their implementation. He emphasized the goals of promoting professionalism, enhancing capacity-building, sharing knowledge, and integrating youth into governance structures.
During his address, Rana Mashhood underscored Pakistan’s leadership role in the Commonwealth Ministerial Task Force, highlighting that hosting the CAYA Summit and establishing its Secretariat in Pakistan was a significant achievement for the country. He expressed gratitude to all participating delegates from both CAYA and non-CAYA member states, including nations such as Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Bahrain, Malaysia, India, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Azerbaijan.
Earlier, during the Commonwealth Asia Regional Youth Ministers’ Meeting, the Islamabad Declaration was adopted. This declaration reflects a shared commitment to empowering youth, involving them in decision-making processes, and addressing regional challenges collaboratively.