President Mahinda Rajapaksa ceremoniously inaugurated the 9th Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF9) at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Hambantota yesterday.
The CYF9 held under the theme 'Inclusive Development: Stronger Together' is one of the three main parallel events of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2013. One hundred and six young delegates from 53 countries, 20 observers, five representatives of the Youth Led Task Force and 25 youth representatives from Sri Lanka are participating in this event. The biannual forum provides a platform for youth leaders across the Commonwealth to exchange ideas and cultures, to build skills and network, and to work towards identifying the most vital challenges and opportunities facing young people today.
The CYF is supported by Sri Lanka's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development and the National Youth Services Council of Sri Lanka, the Youth Affairs Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council. 
Source- Daily News
11-11-2013
