Djibouti is gearing up to host the Indian Ocean Youth and Sports Committee meetings, scheduled to take place from November 18 to 23, 2026. The preparatory meeting for the event commenced on October 20, 2026, at the Ministry of Youth and Culture. Co-chaired by Minister of Youth and Culture, Fardoussa Moussa Ajeh, and Minister of State for Sports, Fatima Ali Abdullah, the meeting brought together various officials and representatives from concerned sectors and entities.
The meeting marked the official launch of preparations for the event and the formation of an organizing committee. The committee will oversee various aspects of the event, including reception, ceremonies, accommodation, transportation, security, media, and communication, as well as technical and organizational aspects. The ministers emphasized the significance of hosting the meetings, highlighting the opportunity to enhance Djibouti's presence in regional cooperation in youth, culture, and sports.
Minister Fardoussa Moussa Ajeh and Minister Fatima Ali Abdullah called upon participating entities to mobilize their resources, unify efforts, and work in close coordination to ensure the success of the meetings. They stressed the importance of meticulous preparations, effective coordination among institutions, and adherence to the set timeline to complete all arrangements within the required timeframe.
The Indian Ocean Youth and Sports Committee, established in 1988, comprises Djibouti, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Reunion, and Seychelles. The committee serves as a framework for regional governmental cooperation in youth, culture, and sports. It aims to promote cooperation, exchange, and solidarity among the youth of member states through joint initiatives and programs.
The meetings in Djibouti will follow a series of expert meetings scheduled for November 21 and 22, 2026, culminating in a ministerial meeting on November 23, 2026. Djibouti previously hosted the Indian Ocean Youth and Sports Committee games in 2018, demonstrating its capacity to organize such events.
The organizing committee is expected to hold regular meetings to monitor preparations and ensure coordination among concerned parties in the coming period. This will guarantee a successful event, reflecting Djibouti's hospitality and meeting the importance of the regional gathering.
Key points
- Djibouti to host Indian Ocean Youth and Sports Committee meetings from November 18 to 23, 2026.
- Preparations for the event are underway, led by the Ministry of Youth and Culture and the Ministry of State for Sports.
- The event aims to promote regional cooperation in youth, culture, and sports among member states of the Indian Ocean Youth and Sports Committee.
