Asmara, 04 April 2026 – The YPFDJ organization in Europe is conducting its 20th conference in Switzerland under the theme, “20 Years Journey for Nurturing Conscious, Committed, and Capable Youth.” The conference is being attended by members from 10 European countries.
Speaking at the opening event on 3 April, Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Italy and coordinator of Eritrean Embassies in Europe, said that the YPFDJ has played a significant role in foiling external conspiracies against the country through strengthening organizational capacity and participation in national affairs.
Underlining that the history of Eritrea is the history of the youth, Ambassador Fesehatsion called on the youth to equip themselves with the necessary skills and education, enhance their awareness, and strengthen their organization so that they inherit the history and values of their society.
Mr. Habtom Zeray, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland and Eritrea’s Permanent Representative to the UN Human Rights Council, noting that youth who are proud of the culture and values of their society are the product of that society, expressed the significance of such a conference in nurturing competent youth who adhere to noble societal values and strengthen participation in national affairs. He also called for the active participation of national associations in supporting the activities of the YPFDJ organization in all its endeavours.
Noting that the conference has significant contribution in transferring noble societal values to the young generation and enabling them to share experiences with one another, Mr. Ismail Mohammed-Nur, head of Public and Community Affairs in Switzerland, commended those who contributed to the successful implementation of the conference.
Mr. Michael Haile, chairman of the YPFDJ, on his part, gave an extensive briefing on the 20-year journey of the organization and expressed readiness to strengthen participation in national affairs by reinforcing organizational capacity and unity.
At the event, Ambassador Fesehatsion conducted a seminar focusing on the objective situation in the homeland as well as global and regional developments.
The National Union of Eritrean Women Europe branch also delivered a message of solidarity.
At the conference, over 600 youth representatives of the YPFDJ from Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, France, Norway, Italy, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark are participating.
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