Indonesia hosts Muslim Youth Forum focused on global unity
We should not be pessimistic. As youth, we must remain optimistic..Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) regarded the International Muslim Youth Forum (IMYF) 2026 in Jakarta as a platform for young Muslims worldwide to strengthen unity amid complex global challenges.
“Forums like this are important to build awareness, strengthen unity, and tighten collaboration among young Muslims worldwide,” Head of the DPR’s Committee for InterParliamentary Cooperation (BKSAP) Syahrul Aldi Maazat noted in a statement received here on Saturday.
He made the remarks on the opening day of the forum, which carried the theme “Beyond Borders: Muslim Youth Shaping the Future of the Ummah in a Turbulent World.”
Maazat described the international forum as a strategic platform for Muslims to broaden networks beyond countries and nationalities.
He said the platform was expected to generate ideas and pave the way for concrete cooperation with tangible impact on the international community.
The lawmaker observed that emerging challenges are pushing young people worldwide to foster collective strength through innovation, collaboration, and real action.
“We should not be pessimistic. As youth, we must remain optimistic. The future should be shaped through collaboration, unity, and confidence that we are capable of contributing to the world,” he affirmed.
He added that Islamic values emphasize peace, justice, and respect for humanity, calling on young Muslims to amplify messages of peace globally to help ease tensions surrounding ongoing armed conflicts in various regions.
“Let us hope this spirit will sustain and energize young Muslims around the world to align steps toward shaping a more peaceful, just, and prosperous future,” Maazat remarked.
He said key ideas from IMYF 2026 would become critical points of reference at related international events, notably the upcoming session of the Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States (PUIC) in Azerbaijan.
“We will bring the spirit and ideas cultivated in this forum to the PUIC meeting to inspire the parliaments of OIC countries to continue strengthening cooperation and the role of young people in building world peace,” he concluded.
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Translator: Rio Feisal, Tegar Nurfitra