Youth delegates pledge to fight terror, separatism

Youth delegations from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries and observers pledged on Thursday to further strengthen international cooperation and prevent participation by young people in terrorist, extremist or separatist organizations. The pledge extends to cyberspace and also involves stopping the spread of destructive ideas among youths in various countries.

Twelve representatives made the declaration at a forum in Qingdao, Shandong province, responding to the high expectations the leaders of their countries put forward in early June.

The young delegates said they believed that their generation constitutes an important force in achieving prosperity and development and in carrying forward the Shanghai Spirit.