Azerbaijan's youth ministry welcomes activities of Azerbaijani youth abroad

"The Ministry cooperates with the Azerbaijani youth organizations operating in the CIS and European countries. The ministry expects much from the Azerbaijani youth organizations abroad. They must convey Azerbaijani realities to the world community more effectively and participate in public life of countries they live. But the most important thing is to get high quality education and become professionals in their business," she said.

Azerbaijani youth has intensified activity in public life too, Mammadova said. "They are key partners in terms of realization of state youth policy. Young people also participate in formation of civil society. Co-operation of the ministry with youth organizations and attention of the state ensure full development of young generation," she said.

Azerbaijan marks International Youth Day on August 12. Young people (aged 14 to 20) make up 60 percent of Azerbaijan's population. There are 180 children's and youth organizations in Azerbaijan; Kazinform cites Today.Az. See www.today.az for full version.