Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is opening the World Youth Forum within a few hours with participation of six heads of state. The four-day event is taking place in the resort city of Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai.
The third edition of the World Youth Forum is set to mainly discuss the sources of energy in the Mediterranean, food security in Africa, climate change, international security and fighting terrorism.
The WYF2019 is expected to be attended by around 7,000 youths representing different countries.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is also expected to participate in the opening session, in addition to an array of Arab and international representatives and young ministers from several countries, according to a statement released by the Embassy of Palestine in Cairo.
Meanwhile, Ambassador of Palestine to Egypt and its permanent representative to the Arab League Diab al-Louh said that Abbas is scheduled to hold talks with his Egyptian counterpart on the sidelines of the forum.
He noted that both leaders will discuss the latest developments in Palestine, especially legislative and presidential elections.
The opening session kicks off at 7:00 pm (CLT) and will last for nearly two hours; declaring the official launching of the big event.
“The time is finally here! The World Youth Forum starts today! Join us for the biggest platform built by and for promising youth. Witness the world youth send a message of peace, prosperity, harmony, persity and progress to the entire world,” tweeted the official account of the forum Saturday morning.
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Tight security measures were imposed in Sharm el-Sheikh as the Egyptian Health Ministry said 45 ambulances and two field clinics were prepared to assist the conference rooms.
According to the forum’s schedule, participants would attend 24 sessions and 14 workshops to mainly discuss the prospects for sustainable development in Africa, challenges facing creative work in the age of technology, in addition to the energy sector in the Mediterranean countries.
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