Azerbaijan's Foreign Policy and Public Diplomacy Gains Highlighted at Diaspora Youth Camp

Strategic Insights -

The 6th Summer Camp of Diaspora Youth in Azerbaijan's Khankendi has provided a platform for diplomats to share their expertise on the country's foreign policy strategy and the growing role of public diplomacy. The panel, moderated by Deputy Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of Azerbaijan Vagif Seyidbayov, featured high-ranking diplomats, including Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Poland Nargiz Gurbanova and Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the Council of Europe Fakhraddin Ismayilov. The diplomats emphasized the importance of public diplomacy in the new world order and shared recommendations with the youth on gaining professional knowledge in this field.

Key Takeaways:

  • The panel provided detailed information about Azerbaijan's foreign policy strategy, highlighting its balanced approach and commitment to international law.
  • The diplomats emphasized the special role of public diplomacy in the new world order, citing the need for a new cohort of diaspora youth with contemporary competencies.
  • The youth attendees were advised to gain professional knowledge in the field of public diplomacy to effectively articulate Azerbaijan's narratives to the global constituency.
  • The panel concluded with an exchange of ideas and answers to questions from diaspora representatives.
  • The 6th Summer Camp for Diaspora Youth is being held from August 3 through 9, with a total of 128 young people from 61 countries in attendance.

Statistics:

  • The 6th Summer Camp for Diaspora Youth is being held from August 3 through 9.
  • 128 young people from 61 countries are attending the camp.
  • More than 700 young people from over 60 countries participate in the camps each year.
  • The camps have been held in various cities across Azerbaijan, including Shaki, Shamakhi, Shusha, Nakhchivan, and Lachin.

Sources:

  • Trend News Agency
  • August 6, 2025
  • The State Committee on Work with Diaspora of Azerbaijan
  • The Heydar Aliyev Foundation
  • The 6th Summer Camp of Diaspora Youth
  • August 3-9, 2025