‘Regressive politics will not give youths bright future’

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Tongan youths perform a traditional dance during the International Youth Day celebrations in Suva yesterday. Picture: SOPHIE RALULU

Regressive politics will not give youths a bright future, says Economy Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.

Speaking during the International Youth Day celebration in Suva yesterday, he said he was not at the event to campaign, but warned youths that they “will see a lot of narratives developing and you as the youth really are the critical voice”.

“We must be able to have a political landscape where people provide solutions,” he said.

“For people to win political office, they must not get into racism, they must not get into provincialism, they must not get into gender disparity.

“They must be able to ensure the policies; the philosophy must be inclusive as to how we as a country can become strong, become inclusive and indeed have a sustainable future for all of us.”

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