An international youth center was opened at the Anne Frank Home here in the presence of Otto Frank, father of the victim of the Nazi occupation. Officials of the West German Consulate here were also present.
The first event at the new center was an International Youth Congress to promote international understanding. The center is planned to become a meeting place for youth from all parts of the world.
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