The National Youth Conference is scheduled to commence on Monday, bringing together young people working across a wide range of fields to discuss key issues affecting youth in the Maldives.

According to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts, the conference is being organised in collaboration with the Presidential Youth Advisory Board. The two-day event will be held on the 22nd and 23rd of this month at the Youth Hub in Malé and will see the participation of 93 youths representing diverse professional and social backgrounds.

The ministry said the primary objective of this year’s conference is to identify the concerns of young people, explore practical solutions, and gather opinions and recommendations to support the development of a national youth policy. Workshops will be conducted on six thematic areas, providing participants with an opportunity to engage in focused discussions and contribute policy-relevant input.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to attend the closing ceremony of the conference, highlighting the importance placed on youth engagement and participation in national development planning.