As part of the Youth Days of the XXXIV International Arts Festival "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk," a dialogue platform, "Time for the Commonwealth of Youth," was held at Masherov VSU.

The event brought together talented and active youth from all regions of our country, representatives of basic youth organizations of the CIS member states, the International Association of Representatives of National Cultures "Alliance," and the World Youth Association of Uzbekistan.

In the cozy conference hall of VSU, Vyacheslav Khrol, Deputy Head of the Main Directorate and Head of the Department of Ideological Work, Youth Affairs, Religions, and Nationalities of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, welcomed the participants:

The motto of the Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk festival is "Through Art to Peace and Mutual Understanding." Indeed, for 34 years, this international forum, held in our regional center, has provided a platform for us to connect and discuss issues of interest to us, including youth initiatives. I am confident that today, too, we will have a productive and useful time.

Pavel Alekso, Chairman of the Republican Union of Public Associations "Belarusian Committee of Youth Organizations" and Secretary of the Central Committee of the Belarusian Republican Youth Union (BRSM), agrees with Vyacheslav Vasilyevich:

The Youth Days, part of the Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk festival, are a celebration for our entire country. Allow me to take this opportunity to convey greetings from Natalia Kochanova, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, who supports our forum and the dialogue on youth cooperation among CIS member states. It's gratifying that the festival city of Vitebsk brings together young people from all over our country and abroad for the Youth Days to share experiences and discuss their exciting projects and initiatives.

The first speaker was Vyacheslav Khrol, who spoke in detail about the international social project "Friendship Mound." Pavel Alekso then introduced those present to the history of the creation and development of the country's largest youth organization, the Belarusian Republican Youth Union, its main projects, and its future prospects.

Participants in the dialogue platform then discussed the activities of organizations in developing the volunteer movement in the CIS; the participation of the Republic of Belarus in the Delphic Games; the role of the International Association of Representatives of National Cultures "Alliance" in strengthening intercultural dialogue and developing international cooperation; Belarusian-Uzbek cooperation in youth policy; the development of youth entrepreneurship abroad; ways to implement the international youth patriotic project "Roads of Memory and Glory," and other issues.

In conclusion, Pavel Alex thanked everyone for their interest in youth issues, offered continued collaboration, and presented all speakers with participation certificates and commemorative gifts.

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