The event, organized by the ASEAN Muslim Student Association, is being held from Oct 30 to Nov 2 and was opened by Governor of South Kalimantan Sahbirin Noor on Tuesday.
The governor praised the IYC.
"Moreover, this event coincides with Indonesia`s Youth Oath Day. This event demonstrates the strong spirit of the young people," he stated.
According to Noor, the youth should be able to become the agents of change in fostering the welfare of people and becoming future leaders in their respective countries.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Hanafi, an organizer of the ASEAN Muslim Youth International Meeting, remarked that the IYC in Banjarmasin is the first, and Banjarmasin gets the honor to be the host.
"This event will be continuously held in other ASEAN countries," Hanafi remarked.
Several issues discussed at the meeting comprise those concerning youths and their contribution to the national development.
Noor remarked that seven areas of concern to be highlighted at the meeting were education, social, security, humanity, politics, social culture, and Sharia economy.
"The resolution of our meeting will be submitted to the Youth Ministry in each country," Noor stated, adding that Indonesian Muslim youths will also deliver the results of the meeting to the president.
Reporting by Sukarli
Editing by Libertina W Ambari
Reporter: Antara
Editor: Yosep Hariyadi
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