From February 11 to 17, 2024, Aidanek Satyvaldieva, a student of International Relations department of AIU, participated in the II Multilateral Youth Exchange Program on the theme “Let's unite in sport” which was organized jointly with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Organization of Turkic-speaking States and the Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports. The event was aimed at promoting a deeper understanding of the physical, psychological, economic and political aspects of sports while glorifying the common history, language, traditions and moral values of the Turkic-speaking countries.

The program provided opportunities for cultural, sports and educational exchange, as well as allowed participants to get acquainted with local culture and ideas that are planned to be implemented. The program included lectures on such topics as “Sport and soft power”, “Sport as a tool for achieving social, political and financial goals and developing the country's image”, “Sports event management”, “Sport and personal development”, “Sustainable sports entrepreneurship and innovation”. Sports events and cultural exchanges were also held, which helped to strengthen ties and stimulate mutual understanding among the participants.

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