- Cabinet noted the progress of the activities relating to the World Conference on Youth 2014 to be held in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the United Nations. About 3000 applications have been received from different international youth organizations and civil societies intimating their willingness to participate as observers. 350 international youth delegates and 100 local delegates have been selected on selection criteria by a selection panel. Participation of Ministers of Youth Affairs of 11 countries and National Youth delegates from 53 countries at this Conference have so far been confirmed.