Young leaders from Kenya and Indonesia have called for stronger youth diplomacy and international cooperation during a Nairobi dialogue focused on leadership, innovation, and cultural exchange.

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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 24 — Young leaders from Kenya and Indonesia have called for deeper cross-border collaboration and youth-driven diplomacy following a high-level Indonesia–Kenya Youth-to-Youth Dialogue held in Nairobi.

The dialogue, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Nairobi in partnership with Daystar University, Padjadjaran University, and President University, brought together more than 150 in-person participants and about 200 online attendees from universities across both countries.

Held under the theme “Bridging Indonesia and Kenya through Youth Leadership for Global Impact,” the forum focused on strengthening people-to-people relations, youth leadership, innovation, and international cooperation.

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Speaking during the event, Indonesian Ambassador to Kenya Witjaksono Adji said young people are increasingly becoming central players in shaping ideas, building global networks, and driving positive transformation in society.

“In this digital and interconnected era, young people have become part of the formation of ideas, building networks, and contributing to better change,” he said.

He noted that youth engagement should not remain symbolic but must translate into practical cooperation and long-term partnerships between the two nations.

“The success of this dialogue will be measured by the ideas that continue, the connections that grow, and the commitments that turn into action,” he added.

The ambassador emphasized that relations between Jakarta and Nairobi extend beyond government agreements and are increasingly anchored on trust, mutual understanding, and direct engagement between citizens, especially young people.

Also speaking during the forum, Prof. Justus Musya, Head of the Department of Peace and International Studies at Daystar University, stressed the growing importance of cross-generational and cross-border diplomacy.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya