"The second preparatory meeting for the fourth regular session of the meeting of the Ministers of Youth and Sports of the CEN-SAD Countries commenced."

For the second consecutive day, expert meetings of the Ministries of Youth and Sports of the CEN-SAD countries continue at the Corinthia Hotel in the capital, Tripoli, in preparation for the fourth session of the meeting of the Ministers of Youth and Sports of the CEN-SAD countries.

Senior officials' delegations from the member countries of the CEN-SAD convened today, Monday, April 22, 2024, to chart a path for enhanced cooperation in empowering youth and developing sports.

The Ministry of Youth of the Government of National Unity hosts the preparatory meetings and the fourth session, which lasts for three days. The official session was inaugurated by the Deputy Minister of Youth, Ms. Randa Ghareeb, in the presence of the Executive Secretary of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States, Mr. Adu Al-Hajji, senior officials, and representatives of the 25 member countries of CEN-SAD.

The agenda of the fourth meeting covers a range of issues, including the development of youth training and exchange initiatives, reviewing national efforts in promoting sports, youth care, facilities, and services tailored to them, enhancing active youth participation in shaping public policies, reviving festive activities for youth programs and joint sports events, as well as enhancing cooperation and opening up partnership opportunities with regional and international organizations.