November 27, 2019
The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) and its sister organization Afghan Studies Center, in partnership with their Afghan counterpart OESP, held Pak-Afghan Youth Leaders Summit on November 23, 2019, in Islamabad, as part of its cross-border Pakistan-Afghanistan Track 1.5/II initiative Beyond Boundaries to provide a platform to youth leaders selected from both countries to exchange ideas and engage in a constructive dialogue on a range of issues. Around 50 youth leaders belonging to different provinces in Pakistan and Afghanistan participated in the summit.
The chief guest and keynote speaker, Special Adviser to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Mr. Usman Dar, spoke to CRSS & ASC at the end of the Youth Leaders Summit. He advised the youth from both countries to work for peace and harmony in the region and encouraged for the promotion of more youth platforms as these to play their positive and constructive role.
