Crown Prince sends message to World Youth Meet

Kathmandu , Oct. 23 (RSS): His Royal Highness Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev has said the youth of the world should inculcate proper leadership qualities and value system in them so as to ensure a secure tomorrow.

In a message sent to the International Youth Parliament 2000 being held in Sydney, Australia, HRH the Crown Prince said the mantle of leadership will, in few years’ time pass onto the young generation of today.

HRH the Crown Prince also expressed the hope that the meeting would give an excellent opportunity for young people from all over the world to share ideas and exchange views on issues confronting the world today.

Nearly 300 outstanding young people from 161 countries are taking part in the International Youth Parliament (IYP) 2000 to discuss issues confronting them.

They will discuss such topics as breaking the poverty cycle, youth in conflict and cultural activism, and facilitate positive change in their local and international community, according to global youth meet secretariat, which is responsible for disseminating information about the IYP activities in Nepal.

The IYP is taking place in the Australian capital from October 19-28. It is being organised by community aid Abroad-Oxfam Australia.

Three Nepali youth are now in Sydney participating in the IYP.

Rajendra Mulmi- delegate from Nepal, read out the message from HRH the Crown Prince at the opening session of IYP on Oct. 19.

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