{
  "id": 13826727,
  "title": "Nigerian Youth Advocate, Kelechi Iwuagwu, Participates In Global Diplomacy Forum In Paris",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nigerian-youth-advocate-kelechi-iwuagwu-participates-in-global",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/11/nigerian-youth-advocate-kelechi-iwuagwu-participates-in-global-diplomacy-forum-in-paris/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kelechi Iwuagwu, a Nigerian-American with a mathematics and data analytics background, recently took part in the Global Youth Diplomacy Forum in Paris held from September 25 to 27. Delegations from over 80 countries convened at the Palais du Luxembourg to discuss international relations, peacekeeping, global governance and the future of diplomacy.\n\nThe forum featured panel discussions, debates and sessions led by young leaders, diplomats and experts, addressing contemporary diplomatic challenges. One of the debates focused on the effectiveness of modern diplomacy in preserving international peace and stability. Iwuagwu argued that, despite limitations, diplomacy is vital for maintaining peace and should be strengthened rather than viewed as irrelevant. He highlighted its role in facilitating communication, preventing disputes, negotiating humanitarian arrangements and solving global issues that cross national borders.\n\nModerated by Estonia's Ambassador Jüri Seilenthal, Muhammad Ahmad, CEO and Founder of the Youth Diplomatic Academy, and Fatima Zohra Besnouci, the debate concluded with the opposition securing 55 votes, against 14, with two abstentions.\n\nIwuagwu engaged in various panels discussing modern diplomacy practices, including digital diplomacy, multilateral cooperation, and diplomatic careers, featuring ambassadors from Thailand, Lithuania, Belgium, Bulgaria, and the United Kingdom. He also participated in a session with former Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili.\n\nReflecting on his experience, Iwuagwu emphasized that young Nigerians, researchers, data analysts, advocates, entrepreneurs, and diaspora members can contribute to Nigeria's global image through competence, integrity, and constructive engagement. He urged them to use their technical expertise to enrich diplomatic discussions and policy development, stressing that young Nigerians must actively participate in global affairs without waiting for formal diplomatic titles.",
  "summary": "Mary Nnah A young Nigerian American, Kelechi Iwuagwu, has participated in the Global Youth Diplomacy Forum, Paris Edition 2026, where delegates from more than 80 countries gathered to discuss international",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}