Khankendi Hosts 6th Summer Camp for Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth

The city of Khankendi hosted the opening ceremony of the 6th Summer Camp for Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth.

Scheduled to run from August 3 to 9, the event is jointly organized by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and is dedicated to the "Year of Constitution and Sovereignty," The Caspian Post reports citing AZERTAC.

The opening ceremony was attended by government officials, prominent intellectuals, and notable figures from the fields of science, culture, and the arts.

The camp brings together 128 young Azerbaijanis from 61 countries, along with participants from other friendly nations.

Participants will receive detailed information about Azerbaijan’s diaspora policy under the leadership of the head of state. They will also engage with officials, diplomats, subject-matter experts, family members of martyrs, and war veterans. In addition, they will gain a deeper understanding of the Karabakh region, attend Azerbaijani language lessons, and take part in entertainment and intellectual games.

The Diaspora Youth Summer Camp has attracted significant interest and popularity both within Azerbaijan and among diaspora communities abroad. Its growing appeal each year stands as a clear testament to its continued success.

To date, the summer camp has been held in the cities of Sheki, Shamakhi, Shusha, Nakhchivan, and Lachin. The organizing committee receives more than 3,000 applications annually from over 60 countries. So far, more than 700 young people have participated in the program.