About 2000 youth came together in Heydar Aliyev Palace, in Baku on October 25th. Hosted by the Ministry of Youth and Sport, the event brought together state and government officials, representatives of the international humanitarian organizations and academic communities.

The forum’s agenda includes discussion of the roles and responsibilities of non-governmental youth organizations, social and political activity of the young people, students' social problems, quality of education, new projects for talented young people, encouraging and supporting young people in sphere of management, developing the new projects for young people studying abroad, international cooperation and other issues.

Speaking at the forum, Executive Director of Junior Achievement Azerbaijan Rashad Khanlarov touched upon the work done over 1998-2011 years, the organization’s nearest plans and perspectives. "Many young people has benefited from educational programs implemented by Junior Achievement Azerbaijan. Due to participation, young people established numerous small and medium business enterprises, which are now acting not only in Baku, but also in regions. This is also supports the economic employment of youth and has a positive impact on their social well-being, " emphasized Mr. Khanlarov.

6th Azerbaijani Youth Forum started its work in April 2011. During April-September, various conferences and regional meetings with youth participants were held in Baku and regions. Through these meetings, 1601 representatives of all regions and cities were selected to participate in the final meeting of the Forum. The final gathering will collect the representatives of all strata of the Azerbaijani youth – young representatives of non-governmental organizations, undergraduate students, young scientists, talented and creative young people, young entrepreneurs and others.